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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.08, 266.55 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.08, 266.55 and 137.97 is: 190.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.08 : 266.55 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.08/266.55 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.08x = 266.55 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.08x = 36,775.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,775.90/193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.47

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