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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.44, 265.42 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.44, 265.42 and 114.80 is: 158.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.44 : 265.42 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.44/265.42 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.44x = 265.42 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.44x = 30,470.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,470.22/192.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.34

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