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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.32, 266.82 and 115.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.32, 266.82 and 115.74 is: 159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.32 : 266.82 = 115.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.32/266.82 = 115.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.32x = 266.82 × 115.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.32x = 30,881.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,881.75/193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.74

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