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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.90, 267.23 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.90, 267.23 and 182.70 is: 251.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.90 : 267.23 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.90/267.23 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.90x = 267.23 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.90x = 48,822.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,822.92/193.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.79

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