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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.93, 267.30 and 188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.93, 267.30 and 188.12 is: 259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.93 : 267.30 = 188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.93/267.30 = 188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.93x = 267.30 × 188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.93x = 50,285.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,285.14/193.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.30

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