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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.66, 266.94 and 131.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.66, 266.94 and 131.47 is: 181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.66 : 266.94 = 131.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.66/266.94 = 131.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.66x = 266.94 × 131.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.66x = 35,093.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,093.93/193.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.22

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