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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.49, 267.05 and 131.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.49, 267.05 and 131.47 is: 181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.49 : 267.05 = 131.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.49/267.05 = 131.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.49x = 267.05 × 131.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.49x = 35,107.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,107.74/193.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.44

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