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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.28, 266.64 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.28, 266.64 and 164.32 is: 226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.28 : 266.64 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.28/266.64 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.28x = 266.64 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.28x = 43,814.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,814.28/193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.69

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