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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.10, 266.45 and 114.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.10, 266.45 and 114.41 is: 157.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.10 : 266.45 = 114.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.10/266.45 = 114.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.10x = 266.45 × 114.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.10x = 30,484.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,484.85/193.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.87

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