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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.43, 267.03 and 158.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.43, 267.03 and 158.54 is: 218.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.43 : 267.03 = 158.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.43/267.03 = 158.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.43x = 267.03 × 158.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.43x = 42,335.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,335.21/193.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.86

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