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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.68, 267.60 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.68, 267.60 and 182.88 is: 252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.68 : 267.60 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.68/267.60 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.68x = 267.60 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.68x = 48,938.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,938.69/193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.68

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