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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.81, 266.66 and 188.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.81, 266.66 and 188.35 is: 259.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.81 : 266.66 = 188.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.81/266.66 = 188.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.81x = 266.66 × 188.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.81x = 50,225.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,225.41/193.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.15

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