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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.26, 266.68 and 114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.26, 266.68 and 114.58 is: 158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.26 : 266.68 = 114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.26/266.68 = 114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.26x = 266.68 × 114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.26x = 30,555.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,555.62/193.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.11

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