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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.81, 267.28 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.81, 267.28 and 130.76 is: 180.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.81 : 267.28 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.81/267.28 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.81x = 267.28 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.81x = 34,950.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,950.83/193.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.33

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