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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.85, 267.23 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.85, 267.23 and 128.24 is: 176.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.85 : 267.23 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.85/267.23 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.85x = 267.23 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.85x = 34,268.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,268.93/193.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.78

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