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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.03, 266.43 and 115.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.03, 266.43 and 115.45 is: 159.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.03 : 266.43 = 115.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.03/266.43 = 115.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.03x = 266.43 × 115.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.03x = 30,759.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,759.34/193.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.35

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