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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 266.83 and 138.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 266.83 and 138.21 is: 190.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 266.83 = 138.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/266.83 = 138.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 266.83 × 138.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 36,878.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,878.57/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.53

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