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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.23, 266.63 and 115.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.23, 266.63 and 115.61 is: 159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.23 : 266.63 = 115.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.23/266.63 = 115.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.23x = 266.63 × 115.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.23x = 30,823.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,823.18/193.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.52

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