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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 266.97 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 266.97 and 128.16 is: 176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 266.97 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/266.97 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 266.97 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 34,214.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,214.88/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.77

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