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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.50, 266.94 and 156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.50, 266.94 and 156.72 is: 216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.50 : 266.94 = 156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.50/266.94 = 156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.50x = 266.94 × 156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.50x = 41,834.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,834.84/193.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.20

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