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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.09, 266.38 and 146.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.09, 266.38 and 146.69 is: 202.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.09 : 266.38 = 146.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.09/266.38 = 146.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.09x = 266.38 × 146.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.09x = 39,075.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,075.28/193.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.37

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