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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.26, 266.61 and 151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.26, 266.61 and 151.83 is: 209.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.26 : 266.61 = 151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.26/266.61 = 151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.26x = 266.61 × 151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.26x = 40,479.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,479.40/193.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.46

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