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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.83, 267.47 and 115.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.83, 267.47 and 115.14 is: 158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.83 : 267.47 = 115.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.83/267.47 = 115.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.83x = 267.47 × 115.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.83x = 30,796.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,796.78/193.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.89

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