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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.54, 266.88 and 138.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.54, 266.88 and 138.26 is: 190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.54 : 266.88 = 138.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.54/266.88 = 138.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.54x = 266.88 × 138.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.54x = 36,899.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,899.35/193.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.65

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