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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.36, 265.46 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.36, 265.46 and 114.76 is: 158.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.36 : 265.46 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.36/265.46 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.36x = 265.46 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.36x = 30,464.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,464.19/192.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.37

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