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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.81, 267.35 and 116.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.81, 267.35 and 116.17 is: 160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.81 : 267.35 = 116.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.81/267.35 = 116.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.81x = 267.35 × 116.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.81x = 31,057.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,057.47/193.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.25

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