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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.98, 267.44 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.98, 267.44 and 158.88 is: 219.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.98 : 267.44 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.98/267.44 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.98x = 267.44 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.98x = 42,490.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,490.87/193.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.05

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