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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.20, 266.80 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.20, 266.80 and 181.60 is: 250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.20 : 266.80 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.20/266.80 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.20x = 266.80 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.20x = 48,450.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,450.88/193.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.78

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