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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.66, 267.18 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.66, 267.18 and 135.46 is: 186.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.66 : 267.18 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.66/267.18 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.66x = 267.18 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.66x = 36,192.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,192.20/193.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.89

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