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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.48, 266.84 and 131.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.48, 266.84 and 131.21 is: 180.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.48 : 266.84 = 131.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.48/266.84 = 131.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.48x = 266.84 × 131.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.48x = 35,010.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,010.58/193.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.95

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