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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.17, 266.49 and 126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.17, 266.49 and 126.86 is: 175.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.17 : 266.49 = 126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.17/266.49 = 126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.17x = 266.49 × 126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.17x = 33,805.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,805.59/193.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.00

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