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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 266.32 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 266.32 and 154.24 is: 212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 266.32 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/266.32 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 266.32 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 41,077.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,077.20/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.22

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