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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.27, 266.01 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.27, 266.01 and 161.84 is: 222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.27 : 266.01 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.27/266.01 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.27x = 266.01 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.27x = 43,051.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,051.06/193.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.75

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