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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.08, 266.39 and 156.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.08, 266.39 and 156.33 is: 215.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.08 : 266.39 = 156.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.08/266.39 = 156.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.08x = 266.39 × 156.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.08x = 41,644.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,644.55/193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.68

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