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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.23, 266.37 and 159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.23, 266.37 and 159.90 is: 220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.23 : 266.37 = 159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.23/266.37 = 159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.23x = 266.37 × 159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.23x = 42,592.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,592.56/193.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.42

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