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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.71, 267.32 and 115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.71, 267.32 and 115.08 is: 158.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.71 : 267.32 = 115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.71/267.32 = 115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.71x = 267.32 × 115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.71x = 30,763.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,763.47/193.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.81

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