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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.17, 266.32 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.17, 266.32 and 130.89 is: 180.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.17 : 266.32 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.17/266.32 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.17x = 266.32 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.17x = 34,858.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,858.62/193.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.46

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