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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.12, 266.16 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.12, 266.16 and 168.28 is: 231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.12 : 266.16 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.12/266.16 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.12x = 266.16 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.12x = 44,789.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,789.40/193.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.93

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