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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.98, 266.29 and 114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.98, 266.29 and 114.30 is: 157.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.98 : 266.29 = 114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.98/266.29 = 114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.98x = 266.29 × 114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.98x = 30,436.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,436.95/192.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.72

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