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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.49, 265.61 and 113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.49, 265.61 and 113.78 is: 157.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.49 : 265.61 = 113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.49/265.61 = 113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.49x = 265.61 × 113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.49x = 30,221.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,221.31/192.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.00

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