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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.88, 266.96 and 161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.88, 266.96 and 161.08 is: 221.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.88 : 266.96 = 161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.88/266.96 = 161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.88x = 266.96 × 161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.88x = 43,001.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,001.65/193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.79

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