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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.68, 266.76 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.68, 266.76 and 180.24 is: 248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.68 : 266.76 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.68/266.76 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.68x = 266.76 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.68x = 48,080.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,080.82/193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.25

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