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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.77, 267.50 and 183.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.77, 267.50 and 183.31 is: 253.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.77 : 267.50 = 183.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.77/267.50 = 183.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.77x = 267.50 × 183.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.77x = 49,035.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,035.21/193.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.06

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