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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.72, 267.14 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.72, 267.14 and 131.62 is: 181.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.72 : 267.14 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.72/267.14 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.72x = 267.14 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.72x = 35,160.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,160.97/193.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.50

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