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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.79, 267.55 and 147.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.79, 267.55 and 147.17 is: 203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.79 : 267.55 = 147.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.79/267.55 = 147.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.79x = 267.55 × 147.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.79x = 39,374.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,374.00/193.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.18

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