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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.30, 266.88 and 123.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.30, 266.88 and 123.43 is: 170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.30 : 266.88 = 123.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.30/266.88 = 123.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.30x = 266.88 × 123.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.30x = 32,941.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,941.00/193.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.41

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