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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.03, 266.39 and 114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.03, 266.39 and 114.36 is: 157.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.03 : 266.39 = 114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.03/266.39 = 114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.03x = 266.39 × 114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.03x = 30,464.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,464.72/193.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.82

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