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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.55, 266.78 and 134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.55, 266.78 and 134.62 is: 185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.55 : 266.78 = 134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.55/266.78 = 134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.55x = 266.78 × 134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.55x = 35,912.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,912.58/193.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.55

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