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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.70, 266.55 and 185.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.70, 266.55 and 185.51 is: 255.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.70 : 266.55 = 185.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.70/266.55 = 185.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.70x = 266.55 × 185.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.70x = 49,447.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,447.69/193.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.28

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