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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.21, 266.62 and 115.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.21, 266.62 and 115.57 is: 159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.21 : 266.62 = 115.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.21/266.62 = 115.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.21x = 266.62 × 115.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.21x = 30,812.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,812.70/193.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.48

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