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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.08, 266.31 and 181.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.08, 266.31 and 181.47 is: 250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.08 : 266.31 = 181.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.08/266.31 = 181.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.08x = 266.31 × 181.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.08x = 48,327.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,327.28/193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.30

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