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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.13, 266.57 and 115.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.13, 266.57 and 115.55 is: 159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.13 : 266.57 = 115.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.13/266.57 = 115.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.13x = 266.57 × 115.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.13x = 30,800.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,800.25/193.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.48

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