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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.28, 266.96 and 131.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.28, 266.96 and 131.00 is: 180.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.28 : 266.96 = 131.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.28/266.96 = 131.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.28x = 266.96 × 131.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.28x = 34,972.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,972.75/193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.94

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