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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.62, 267.08 and 131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.62, 267.08 and 131.45 is: 181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.62 : 267.08 = 131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.62/267.08 = 131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.62x = 267.08 × 131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.62x = 35,107.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,107.67/193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.32

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