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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.34, 266.24 and 131.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.34, 266.24 and 131.15 is: 180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.34 : 266.24 = 131.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.34/266.24 = 131.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.34x = 266.24 × 131.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.34x = 34,915.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,915.39/193.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.60

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