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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.15, 266.11 and 166.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.15, 266.11 and 166.83 is: 229.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.15 : 266.11 = 166.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.15/266.11 = 166.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.15x = 266.11 × 166.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.15x = 44,395.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,395.13/193.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.85

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