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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.70, 267.25 and 138.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.70, 267.25 and 138.58 is: 191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.70 : 267.25 = 138.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.70/267.25 = 138.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.70x = 267.25 × 138.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.70x = 37,035.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,035.51/193.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.20

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