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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.39, 265.41 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.39, 265.41 and 114.76 is: 158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.39 : 265.41 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.39/265.41 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.39x = 265.41 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.39x = 30,458.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,458.45/192.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.32

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