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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.71, 267.39 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.71, 267.39 and 131.68 is: 181.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.71 : 267.39 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.71/267.39 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.71x = 267.39 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.71x = 35,209.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,209.92/193.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.77

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