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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.27, 266.47 and 183.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.27, 266.47 and 183.01 is: 252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.27 : 266.47 = 183.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.27/266.47 = 183.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.27x = 266.47 × 183.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.27x = 48,766.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,766.67/193.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.32

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