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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.08, 266.36 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.08, 266.36 and 115.44 is: 159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.08 : 266.36 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.08/266.36 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.08x = 266.36 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.08x = 30,748.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,748.60/193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.25

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