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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.98, 266.32 and 115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.98, 266.32 and 115.34 is: 159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.98 : 266.32 = 115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.98/266.32 = 115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.98x = 266.32 × 115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.98x = 30,717.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,717.35/192.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.17

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