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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.36, 266.88 and 115.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.36, 266.88 and 115.78 is: 159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.36 : 266.88 = 115.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.36/266.88 = 115.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.36x = 266.88 × 115.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.36x = 30,899.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,899.37/193.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.80

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