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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.92, 266.25 and 165.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.92, 266.25 and 165.96 is: 227.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.92 : 266.25 = 165.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.92/266.25 = 165.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.92x = 266.25 × 165.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.92x = 44,186.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,186.85/193.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.86

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