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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.24, 266.75 and 114.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.24, 266.75 and 114.63 is: 158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.24 : 266.75 = 114.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.24/266.75 = 114.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.24x = 266.75 × 114.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.24x = 30,577.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,577.55/193.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.24

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