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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.28, 266.70 and 131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.28, 266.70 and 131.07 is: 180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.28 : 266.70 = 131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.28/266.70 = 131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.28x = 266.70 × 131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.28x = 34,956.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,956.37/193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.86

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