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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.44, 265.58 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.44, 265.58 and 114.80 is: 158.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.44 : 265.58 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.44/265.58 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.44x = 265.58 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.44x = 30,488.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,488.58/192.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.43

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