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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.24, 266.76 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.24, 266.76 and 183.22 is: 252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.24 : 266.76 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.24/266.76 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.24x = 266.76 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.24x = 48,875.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,875.77/193.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.93

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