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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.86, 266.21 and 131.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.86, 266.21 and 131.00 is: 180.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.86 : 266.21 = 131.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.86/266.21 = 131.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.86x = 266.21 × 131.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.86x = 34,874.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,874.50/192.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.83

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