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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.81, 267.33 and 128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.81, 267.33 and 128.20 is: 176.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.81 : 267.33 = 128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.81/267.33 = 128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.81x = 267.33 × 128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.81x = 34,271.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,271.71/193.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.83

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