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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.04, 266.30 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.04, 266.30 and 134.72 is: 185.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.04 : 266.30 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.04/266.30 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.04x = 266.30 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.04x = 35,875.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,875.94/193.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.85

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