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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.39, 266.85 and 115.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.39, 266.85 and 115.75 is: 159.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.39 : 266.85 = 115.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.39/266.85 = 115.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.39x = 266.85 × 115.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.39x = 30,887.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,887.89/193.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.72

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