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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.44, 266.82 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.44, 266.82 and 135.18 is: 186.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.44 : 266.82 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.44/266.82 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.44x = 266.82 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.44x = 36,068.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,068.73/193.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.46

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