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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.36, 266.84 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.36, 266.84 and 114.77 is: 158.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.36 : 266.84 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.36/266.84 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.36x = 266.84 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.36x = 30,624.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,624.90/193.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.38

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