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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.52, 266.63 and 188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.52, 266.63 and 188.06 is: 259.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.52 : 266.63 = 188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.52/266.63 = 188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.52x = 266.63 × 188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.52x = 50,140.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,140.16/193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.09

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