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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.08, 266.41 and 151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.08, 266.41 and 151.59 is: 209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.08 : 266.41 = 151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.08/266.41 = 151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.08x = 266.41 × 151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.08x = 40,383.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,383.93/193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.15

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