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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.68, 267.08 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.68, 267.08 and 158.76 is: 218.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.68 : 267.08 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.68/267.08 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.68x = 267.08 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.68x = 42,400.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,400.83/193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.92

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