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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.04, 265.96 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.04, 265.96 and 184.72 is: 254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.04 : 265.96 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.04/265.96 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.04x = 265.96 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.04x = 49,128.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,128.13/193.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.50

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