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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.08, 266.30 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.08, 266.30 and 130.88 is: 180.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.08 : 266.30 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.08/266.30 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.08x = 266.30 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.08x = 34,853.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,853.34/193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.51

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