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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.34, 266.72 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.34, 266.72 and 114.64 is: 158.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.34 : 266.72 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.34/266.72 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.34x = 266.72 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.34x = 30,576.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,576.78/193.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.15

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