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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.51, 266.79 and 156.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.51, 266.79 and 156.86 is: 216.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.51 : 266.79 = 156.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.51/266.79 = 156.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.51x = 266.79 × 156.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.51x = 41,848.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,848.68/193.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.26

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