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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.06, 265.80 and 156.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.06, 265.80 and 156.34 is: 215.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.06 : 265.80 = 156.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.06/265.80 = 156.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.06x = 265.80 × 156.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.06x = 41,554.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,554.51/193.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.24

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