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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.10, 266.50 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.10, 266.50 and 114.44 is: 157.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.10 : 266.50 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.10/266.50 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.10x = 266.50 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.10x = 30,498.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,498.26/193.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.94

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