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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.91, 266.22 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.91, 266.22 and 114.28 is: 157.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.91 : 266.22 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.91/266.22 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.91x = 266.22 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.91x = 30,424.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,424.29/192.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.72

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