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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.62, 267 and 138.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.62, 267 and 138.62 is: 191.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.62 : 267 = 138.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.62/267 = 138.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.62x = 267 × 138.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.62x = 37,011.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,011.54/193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.16

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