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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.81, 266.83 and 157.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.81, 266.83 and 157.09 is: 216.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.81 : 266.83 = 157.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.81/266.83 = 157.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.81x = 266.83 × 157.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.81x = 41,916.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,916.32/193.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.28

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