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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.73, 267.40 and 131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.73, 267.40 and 131.66 is: 181.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.73 : 267.40 = 131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.73/267.40 = 131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.73x = 267.40 × 131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.73x = 35,205.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,205.89/193.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.73

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