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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.46, 267.03 and 156.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.46, 267.03 and 156.53 is: 216.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.46 : 267.03 = 156.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.46/267.03 = 156.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.46x = 267.03 × 156.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.46x = 41,798.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,798.87/193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.07

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