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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 266.93 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 266.93 and 130.68 is: 180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 266.93 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/266.93 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 266.93 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 34,881.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,881.76/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.21

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