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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.38, 266.72 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.38, 266.72 and 135.14 is: 186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.38 : 266.72 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.38/266.72 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.38x = 266.72 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.38x = 36,044.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,044.54/193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.39

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