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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.58, 267.18 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.58, 267.18 and 128.12 is: 176.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.58 : 267.18 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.58/267.18 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.58x = 267.18 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.58x = 34,231.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,231.10/193.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.83

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