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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.87, 267.62 and 161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.87, 267.62 and 161.06 is: 222.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.87 : 267.62 = 161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.87/267.62 = 161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.87x = 267.62 × 161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.87x = 43,104.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,104.24/193.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.34

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