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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.41, 266.97 and 131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.41, 266.97 and 131.45 is: 181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.41 : 266.97 = 131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.41/266.97 = 131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.41x = 266.97 × 131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.41x = 35,091.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,091.87/193.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.44

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