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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.88, 267.64 and 147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.88, 267.64 and 147.26 is: 203.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.88 : 267.64 = 147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.88/267.64 = 147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.88x = 267.64 × 147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.88x = 39,412.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,412.67/193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.28

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