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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.29, 266.79 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.29, 266.79 and 131.22 is: 181.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.29 : 266.79 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.29/266.79 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.29x = 266.79 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.29x = 35,009.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,009.18/193.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.12

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