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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.39, 266.77 and 123.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.39, 266.77 and 123.31 is: 170.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.39 : 266.77 = 123.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.39/266.77 = 123.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.39x = 266.77 × 123.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.39x = 32,895.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,895.41/193.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.10

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