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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.52, 266.82 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.52, 266.82 and 135.32 is: 186.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.52 : 266.82 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.52/266.82 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.52x = 266.82 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.52x = 36,106.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,106.08/193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.58

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