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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.59, 267.30 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.59, 267.30 and 135.68 is: 187.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.59 : 267.30 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.59/267.30 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.59x = 267.30 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.59x = 36,265.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,265.93/193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.33

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