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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.36, 267.12 and 151.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.36, 267.12 and 151.78 is: 209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.36 : 267.12 = 151.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.36/267.12 = 151.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.36x = 267.12 × 151.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.36x = 40,543.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,543.47/193.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.68

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