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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.38, 266.40 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.38, 266.40 and 154.50 is: 212.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.38 : 266.40 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.38/266.40 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.38x = 266.40 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.38x = 41,158.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,158.80/193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.84

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