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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.48, 266.72 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.48, 266.72 and 154.16 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.48 : 266.72 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.48/266.72 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.48x = 266.72 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.48x = 41,117.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,117.56/193.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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