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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.75, 267.38 and 115.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.75, 267.38 and 115.03 is: 158.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.75 : 267.38 = 115.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.75/267.38 = 115.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.75x = 267.38 × 115.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.75x = 30,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,756.72/193.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.74

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