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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.86, 267.57 and 128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.86, 267.57 and 128.43 is: 177.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.86 : 267.57 = 128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.86/267.57 = 128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.86x = 267.57 × 128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.86x = 34,364.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,364.02/193.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.26

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