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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.07, 266.19 and 157.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.07, 266.19 and 157.70 is: 217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.07 : 266.19 = 157.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.07/266.19 = 157.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.07x = 266.19 × 157.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.07x = 41,978.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,978.16/193.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.42

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