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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.02, 265.86 and 154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.02, 265.86 and 154.14 is: 212.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.02 : 265.86 = 154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.02/265.86 = 154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.02x = 265.86 × 154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.02x = 40,979.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,979.66/193.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.31

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