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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.76, 267.38 and 116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.76, 267.38 and 116.12 is: 160.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.76 : 267.38 = 116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.76/267.38 = 116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.76x = 267.38 × 116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.76x = 31,048.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,048.17/193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.24

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