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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.18, 266.55 and 183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.18, 266.55 and 183.45 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.18 : 266.55 = 183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.18/266.55 = 183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.18x = 266.55 × 183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.18x = 48,898.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,898.60/193.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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