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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.64, 267.24 and 134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.64, 267.24 and 134.74 is: 185.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.64 : 267.24 = 134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.64/267.24 = 134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.64x = 267.24 × 134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.64x = 36,007.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,007.92/193.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.95

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