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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.39, 266.50 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.39, 266.50 and 153.92 is: 212.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.39 : 266.50 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.39/266.50 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.39x = 266.50 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.39x = 41,019.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,019.68/193.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.11

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