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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.82, 267.50 and 146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.82, 267.50 and 146.60 is: 202.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.82 : 267.50 = 146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.82/267.50 = 146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.82x = 267.50 × 146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.82x = 39,215.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,215.50/193.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.33

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