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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.75, 267.39 and 116.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.75, 267.39 and 116.17 is: 160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.75 : 267.39 = 116.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.75/267.39 = 116.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.75x = 267.39 × 116.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.75x = 31,062.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,062.70/193.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.32

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