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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.10, 266.48 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.10, 266.48 and 114.42 is: 157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.10 : 266.48 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.10/266.48 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.10x = 266.48 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.10x = 30,490.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,490.07/193.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.90

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