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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.38, 266.78 and 126.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.38, 266.78 and 126.05 is: 173.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.38 : 266.78 = 126.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.38/266.78 = 126.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.38x = 266.78 × 126.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.38x = 33,626.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,626.99/193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.89

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