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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.71, 267.26 and 193.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.71, 267.26 and 193.43 is: 266.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.71 : 267.26 = 193.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.71/267.26 = 193.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.71x = 267.26 × 193.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.71x = 51,693.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,693.80/193.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.86

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