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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.52, 266.37 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.52, 266.37 and 162.08 is: 223.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.52 : 266.37 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.52/266.37 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.52x = 266.37 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.52x = 43,173.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,173.92/193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.10

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