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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.63, 265.61 and 188.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.63, 265.61 and 188.83 is: 259.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.63 : 265.61 = 188.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.63/265.61 = 188.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.63x = 265.61 × 188.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.63x = 50,155.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,155.14/193.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.03

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