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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.76, 267.42 and 115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.76, 267.42 and 115.08 is: 158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.76 : 267.42 = 115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.76/267.42 = 115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.76x = 267.42 × 115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.76x = 30,772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,772.78/193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.82

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