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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.27, 266.62 and 131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.27, 266.62 and 131.11 is: 180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.27 : 266.62 = 131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.27/266.62 = 131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.27x = 266.62 × 131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.27x = 34,956.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,956.55/193.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.87

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