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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.48, 267.17 and 131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.48, 267.17 and 131.45 is: 181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.48 : 267.17 = 131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.48/267.17 = 131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.48x = 267.17 × 131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.48x = 35,117.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,117.50/193.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.51

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