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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193, 266.40 and 115.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193, 266.40 and 115.39 is: 159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193 : 266.40 = 115.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193/266.40 = 115.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193x = 266.40 × 115.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193x = 30,739.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,739.90/193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.27

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