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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.23, 266.72 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.23, 266.72 and 190.80 is: 263.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.23 : 266.72 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.23/266.72 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.23x = 266.72 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.23x = 50,889.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,889.22/193.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.36

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