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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.69, 266.97 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.69, 266.97 and 134.76 is: 185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.69 : 266.97 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.69/266.97 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.69x = 266.97 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.69x = 35,976.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,976.88/193.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.75

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