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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.22, 266.18 and 181.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.22, 266.18 and 181.47 is: 249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.22 : 266.18 = 181.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.22/266.18 = 181.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.22x = 266.18 × 181.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.22x = 48,302.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,302.78/193.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.99

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