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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.91, 267.74 and 155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.91, 267.74 and 155.27 is: 214.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.91 : 267.74 = 155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.91/267.74 = 155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.91x = 267.74 × 155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.91x = 41,571.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,571.04/193.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.39

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