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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.02, 266.29 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.02, 266.29 and 126.60 is: 174.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.02 : 266.29 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.02/266.29 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.02x = 266.29 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.02x = 33,712.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,712.31/193.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.66

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