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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.60, 266.70 and 154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.60, 266.70 and 154.72 is: 213.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.60 : 266.70 = 154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.60/266.70 = 154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.60x = 266.70 × 154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.60x = 41,263.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,263.82/193.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.14

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