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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.83, 266.00 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.83, 266.00 and 114.08 is: 157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.83 : 266.00 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.83/266.00 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.83x = 266.00 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.83x = 30,343.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,343.38/192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.36

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