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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.17, 266.64 and 115.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.17, 266.64 and 115.55 is: 159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.17 : 266.64 = 115.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.17/266.64 = 115.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.17x = 266.64 × 115.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.17x = 30,810.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,810.35/193.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.50

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