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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.50, 266.97 and 131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.50, 266.97 and 131.25 is: 181.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.50 : 266.97 = 131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.50/266.97 = 131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.50x = 266.97 × 131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.50x = 35,039.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,039.81/193.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.08

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