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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.26, 266.82 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.26, 266.82 and 134.31 is: 185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.26 : 266.82 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.26/266.82 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.26x = 266.82 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.26x = 35,836.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,836.59/193.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.43

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