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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.24, 266.38 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.24, 266.38 and 146.66 is: 202.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.24 : 266.38 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.24/266.38 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.24x = 266.38 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.24x = 39,067.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,067.29/193.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.17

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