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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.52, 266.96 and 131.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.52, 266.96 and 131.37 is: 181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.52 : 266.96 = 131.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.52/266.96 = 131.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.52x = 266.96 × 131.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.52x = 35,070.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,070.54/193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.22

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