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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.68, 267.30 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.68, 267.30 and 181.08 is: 249.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.68 : 267.30 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.68/267.30 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.68x = 267.30 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.68x = 48,402.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,402.68/193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.91

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