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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.51, 267.55 and 184.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.51, 267.55 and 184.91 is: 255.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.51 : 267.55 = 184.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.51/267.55 = 184.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.51x = 267.55 × 184.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.51x = 49,471.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,471.91/193.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.65

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