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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.60, 267.44 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.60, 267.44 and 183.36 is: 253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.60 : 267.44 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.60/267.44 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.60x = 267.44 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.60x = 49,037.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,037.80/193.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.29

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