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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.40, 267.28 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.40, 267.28 and 146.76 is: 202.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.40 : 267.28 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.40/267.28 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.40x = 267.28 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.40x = 39,226.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,226.01/193.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.82

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