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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.39, 266.61 and 154.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.39, 266.61 and 154.18 is: 212.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.39 : 266.61 = 154.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.39/266.61 = 154.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.39x = 266.61 × 154.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.39x = 41,104.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,104.60/193.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.55

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