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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.73, 267.14 and 137.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.73, 267.14 and 137.77 is: 189.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.73 : 267.14 = 137.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.73/267.14 = 137.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.73x = 267.14 × 137.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.73x = 36,803.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,803.88/193.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.98

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