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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.84, 266.13 and 115.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.84, 266.13 and 115.22 is: 159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.84 : 266.13 = 115.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.84/266.13 = 115.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.84x = 266.13 × 115.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.84x = 30,663.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,663.50/192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.01

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