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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.04, 266.60 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.04, 266.60 and 159.96 is: 220.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.04 : 266.60 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.04/266.60 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.04x = 266.60 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.04x = 42,645.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,645.34/193.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.91

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