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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.19, 266.29 and 146.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.19, 266.29 and 146.41 is: 201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.19 : 266.29 = 146.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.19/266.29 = 146.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.19x = 266.29 × 146.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.19x = 38,986.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,986.49/193.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.81

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