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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.04, 266.40 and 105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.04, 266.40 and 105.71 is: 145.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.04 : 266.40 = 105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.04/266.40 = 105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.04x = 266.40 × 105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.04x = 28,161.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,161.14/193.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.88

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