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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.38, 266.28 and 181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.38, 266.28 and 181.76 is: 250.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.38 : 266.28 = 181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.38/266.28 = 181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.38x = 266.28 × 181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.38x = 48,399.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,399.05/193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.28

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