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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.53, 267.06 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.53, 267.06 and 131.34 is: 181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.53 : 267.06 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.53/267.06 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.53x = 267.06 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.53x = 35,075.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,075.66/193.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.24

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