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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.27, 265.37 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.27, 265.37 and 114.66 is: 158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.27 : 265.37 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.27/265.37 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.27x = 265.37 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.27x = 30,426.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,426.75/192.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.25

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