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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.19, 266.49 and 165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.19, 266.49 and 165.92 is: 228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.19 : 266.49 = 165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.19/266.49 = 165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.19x = 266.49 × 165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.19x = 44,214.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,214.69/193.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.87

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