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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.65, 267.24 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.65, 267.24 and 131.46 is: 181.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.65 : 267.24 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.65/267.24 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.65x = 267.24 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.65x = 35,131.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,131.37/193.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.42

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