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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.16, 265.18 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.16, 265.18 and 187.04 is: 256.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.16 : 265.18 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.16/265.18 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.16x = 265.18 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.16x = 49,599.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,599.27/193.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.78

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