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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.47, 266.73 and 161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.47, 266.73 and 161.94 is: 223.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.47 : 266.73 = 161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.47/266.73 = 161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.47x = 266.73 × 161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.47x = 43,194.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,194.26/193.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.26

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