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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.11, 266.44 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.11, 266.44 and 114.40 is: 157.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.11 : 266.44 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.11/266.44 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.11x = 266.44 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.11x = 30,480.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,480.74/193.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.85

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