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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.32, 266.52 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.32, 266.52 and 158.22 is: 218.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.32 : 266.52 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.32/266.52 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.32x = 266.52 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.32x = 42,168.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,168.79/193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.13

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