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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.32, 266.83 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.32, 266.83 and 131.09 is: 180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.32 : 266.83 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.32/266.83 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.32x = 266.83 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.32x = 34,977.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,977.08/193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.93

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