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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.62, 267.26 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.62, 267.26 and 138.39 is: 191.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.62 : 267.26 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.62/267.26 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.62x = 267.26 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.62x = 36,984.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,984.08/193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.02

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