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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.19, 266.60 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.19, 266.60 and 114.56 is: 158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.19 : 266.60 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.19/266.60 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.19x = 266.60 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.19x = 30,541.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,541.70/193.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.09

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