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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.68, 267.17 and 134.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.68, 267.17 and 134.69 is: 185.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.68 : 267.17 = 134.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.68/267.17 = 134.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.68x = 267.17 × 134.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.68x = 35,983.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,983.12/193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.79

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