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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.17, 266.45 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.17, 266.45 and 134.18 is: 185.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.17 : 266.45 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.17/266.45 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.17x = 266.45 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.17x = 35,750.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,750.26/193.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.07

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