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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.33, 266.61 and 131.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.33, 266.61 and 131.23 is: 180.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.33 : 266.61 = 131.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.33/266.61 = 131.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.33x = 266.61 × 131.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.33x = 34,987.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,987.23/193.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.97

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