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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.32, 266.78 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.32, 266.78 and 135.14 is: 186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.32 : 266.78 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.32/266.78 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.32x = 266.78 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.32x = 36,050.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,050.64/193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.48

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