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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.79, 266.96 and 165.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.79, 266.96 and 165.69 is: 228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.79 : 266.96 = 165.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.79/266.96 = 165.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.79x = 266.96 × 165.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.79x = 44,231.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,231.77/193.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.25

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