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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.96, 266.40 and 115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.96, 266.40 and 115.36 is: 159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.96 : 266.40 = 115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.96/266.40 = 115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.96x = 266.40 × 115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.96x = 30,731.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,731.90/192.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.27

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