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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.60, 267.12 and 114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.60, 267.12 and 114.94 is: 158.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.60 : 267.12 = 114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.60/267.12 = 114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.60x = 267.12 × 114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.60x = 30,700.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,700.86/193.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.58

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