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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.40, 266.78 and 151.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.40, 266.78 and 151.89 is: 209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.40 : 266.78 = 151.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.40/266.78 = 151.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.40x = 266.78 × 151.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.40x = 40,520.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,520.45/193.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.52

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