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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.68, 267.16 and 158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.68, 267.16 and 158.60 is: 218.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.68 : 267.16 = 158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.68/267.16 = 158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.68x = 267.16 × 158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.68x = 42,371.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,371.58/193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.77

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