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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.19, 266.56 and 114.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.19, 266.56 and 114.49 is: 157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.19 : 266.56 = 114.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.19/266.56 = 114.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.19x = 266.56 × 114.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.19x = 30,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,518.50/193.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.98

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