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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.51, 266.78 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.51, 266.78 and 131.24 is: 180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.51 : 266.78 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.51/266.78 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.51x = 266.78 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.51x = 35,012.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,012.21/193.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.93

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