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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.26, 265.19 and 114.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.26, 265.19 and 114.59 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.26 : 265.19 = 114.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.26/265.19 = 114.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.26x = 265.19 × 114.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.26x = 30,386.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,386.22/192.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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