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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 266.88 and 159.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 266.88 and 159.81 is: 220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 266.88 = 159.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/266.88 = 159.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 266.88 × 159.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 42,650.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,650.09/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.35

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