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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.73, 267.71 and 138.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.73, 267.71 and 138.65 is: 191.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.73 : 267.71 = 138.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.73/267.71 = 138.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.73x = 267.71 × 138.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.73x = 37,115.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,115.96/193.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.59

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