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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.79, 266 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.79, 266 and 114.11 is: 157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.79 : 266 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.79/266 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.79x = 266 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.79x = 30,353.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,353.26/192.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.44

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