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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.66, 267.48 and 131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.66, 267.48 and 131.38 is: 181.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.66 : 267.48 = 131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.66/267.48 = 131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.66x = 267.48 × 131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.66x = 35,140.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,140.85/193.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.46

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