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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 267.24 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 267.24 and 138.48 is: 191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 267.24 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/267.24 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 267.24 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 37,007.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,007.40/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.19

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