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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.74, 266.37 and 165.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.74, 266.37 and 165.98 is: 228.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.74 : 266.37 = 165.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.74/266.37 = 165.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.74x = 266.37 × 165.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.74x = 44,212.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,212.09/193.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.20

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