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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 267.14 and 146.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 267.14 and 146.85 is: 202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 267.14 = 146.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/267.14 = 146.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 267.14 × 146.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 39,228.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,228.97/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.67

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