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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.90, 267.97 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.90, 267.97 and 158.88 is: 219.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.90 : 267.97 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.90/267.97 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.90x = 267.97 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.90x = 42,573.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,573.79/193.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.56

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