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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.20, 265.92 and 182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.20, 265.92 and 182.40 is: 251.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.20 : 265.92 = 182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.20/265.92 = 182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.20x = 265.92 × 182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.20x = 48,503.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,503.81/193.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.05

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