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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.49, 266.90 and 152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.49, 266.90 and 152.18 is: 209.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.49 : 266.90 = 152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.49/266.90 = 152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.49x = 266.90 × 152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.49x = 40,615.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,615.75/193.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.91

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