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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.57, 267.05 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.57, 267.05 and 138.44 is: 191.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.57 : 267.05 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.57/267.05 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.57x = 267.05 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.57x = 36,971.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,971.42/193.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.00

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