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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.35, 266.81 and 114.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.35, 266.81 and 114.67 is: 158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.35 : 266.81 = 114.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.35/266.81 = 114.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.35x = 266.81 × 114.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.35x = 30,595.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,595.10/193.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.24

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