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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.40, 265.52 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.40, 265.52 and 113.74 is: 156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.40 : 265.52 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.40/265.52 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.40x = 265.52 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.40x = 30,200.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,200.24/192.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.97

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