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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.48, 266.68 and 165.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.48, 266.68 and 165.88 is: 228.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.48 : 266.68 = 165.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.48/266.68 = 165.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.48x = 266.68 × 165.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.48x = 44,236.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,236.88/193.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.64

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