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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.32, 265.12 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.32, 265.12 and 187.34 is: 256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.32 : 265.12 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.32/265.12 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.32x = 265.12 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.32x = 49,665.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,665.79/193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.91

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