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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.88, 267.43 and 116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.88, 267.43 and 116.26 is: 160.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.88 : 267.43 = 116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.88/267.43 = 116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.88x = 267.43 × 116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.88x = 31,091.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,091.41/193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.36

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