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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.74, 267.75 and 154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.74, 267.75 and 154.86 is: 214.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.74 : 267.75 = 154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.74/267.75 = 154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.74x = 267.75 × 154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.74x = 41,463.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,463.77/193.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.02

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