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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.61, 266.97 and 138.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.61, 266.97 and 138.32 is: 190.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.61 : 266.97 = 138.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.61/266.97 = 138.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.61x = 266.97 × 138.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.61x = 36,927.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,927.96/193.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.74

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