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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.67, 266.82 and 183.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.67, 266.82 and 183.41 is: 252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.67 : 266.82 = 183.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.67/266.82 = 183.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.67x = 266.82 × 183.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.67x = 48,937.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,937.46/193.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.68

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