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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.14, 267.72 and 186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.14, 267.72 and 186.42 is: 258.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.14 : 267.72 = 186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.14/267.72 = 186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.14x = 267.72 × 186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.14x = 49,908.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,908.36/193.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.41

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