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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.05, 266.31 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.05, 266.31 and 115.38 is: 159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.05 : 266.31 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.05/266.31 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.05x = 266.31 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.05x = 30,726.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,726.85/193.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.17

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