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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.84, 267.12 and 181.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.84, 267.12 and 181.15 is: 249.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.84 : 267.12 = 181.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.84/267.12 = 181.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.84x = 267.12 × 181.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.84x = 48,388.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,388.12/193.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.63

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