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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.29, 266.09 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.29, 266.09 and 137.94 is: 189.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.29 : 266.09 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.29/266.09 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.29x = 266.09 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.29x = 36,703.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,703.76/193.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.89

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