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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.03, 266.52 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.03, 266.52 and 137.14 is: 189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.03 : 266.52 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.03/266.52 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.03x = 266.52 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.03x = 36,549.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,549.63/193.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.35

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