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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.14, 289.57 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.14, 289.57 and 131.46 is: 197.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.14 : 289.57 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.14/289.57 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.14x = 289.57 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.14x = 38,066.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,066.87/193.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.09

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