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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.24, 266.66 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.24, 266.66 and 114.56 is: 158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.24 : 266.66 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.24/266.66 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.24x = 266.66 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.24x = 30,546.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,546.66/193.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.08

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