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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.11, 266.36 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.11, 266.36 and 186.54 is: 257.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.11 : 266.36 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.11/266.36 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.11x = 266.36 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.11x = 49,685.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,685.86/193.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.29

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