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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.14, 266.88 and 158.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.14, 266.88 and 158.07 is: 218.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.14 : 266.88 = 158.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.14/266.88 = 158.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.14x = 266.88 × 158.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.14x = 42,185.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,185.72/193.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.42

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