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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.60, 267.12 and 185.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.60, 267.12 and 185.20 is: 255.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.60 : 267.12 = 185.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.60/267.12 = 185.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.60x = 267.12 × 185.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.60x = 49,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,470.62/193.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.53

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