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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.16, 266.48 and 134.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.16, 266.48 and 134.98 is: 186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.16 : 266.48 = 134.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.16/266.48 = 134.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.16x = 266.48 × 134.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.16x = 35,969.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,969.47/193.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.22

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