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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 266.76 and 138.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 266.76 and 138.30 is: 190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 266.76 = 138.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/266.76 = 138.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 266.76 × 138.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 36,892.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,892.91/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.60

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