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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.83, 265.34 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.83, 265.34 and 187.62 is: 256.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.83 : 265.34 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.83/265.34 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.83x = 265.34 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.83x = 49,782.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,782.15/193.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.83

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