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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.86, 267.52 and 115.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.86, 267.52 and 115.19 is: 158.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.86 : 267.52 = 115.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.86/267.52 = 115.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.86x = 267.52 × 115.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.86x = 30,815.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,815.63/193.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.96

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