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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 266.82 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 266.82 and 135.24 is: 186.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 266.82 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/266.82 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 266.82 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 36,084.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,084.74/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.43

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