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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.17, 266.16 and 181.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.17, 266.16 and 181.29 is: 249.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.17 : 266.16 = 181.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.17/266.16 = 181.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.17x = 266.16 × 181.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.17x = 48,252.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,252.15/193.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.79

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