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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.46, 266.62 and 158.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.46, 266.62 and 158.38 is: 218.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.46 : 266.62 = 158.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.46/266.62 = 158.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.46x = 266.62 × 158.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.46x = 42,227.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,227.28/193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.27

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