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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.55, 266.89 and 138.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.55, 266.89 and 138.27 is: 190.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.55 : 266.89 = 138.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.55/266.89 = 138.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.55x = 266.89 × 138.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.55x = 36,902.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,902.88/193.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.66

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