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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.17, 266.59 and 158.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.17, 266.59 and 158.01 is: 218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.17 : 266.59 = 158.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.17/266.59 = 158.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.17x = 266.59 × 158.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.17x = 42,123.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,123.89/193.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.07

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