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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.25, 266.59 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.25, 266.59 and 138.02 is: 190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.25 : 266.59 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.25/266.59 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.25x = 266.59 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.25x = 36,795.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,795.42/193.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.40

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