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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.75, 267.51 and 135.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.75, 267.51 and 135.61 is: 187.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.75 : 267.51 = 135.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.75/267.51 = 135.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.75x = 267.51 × 135.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.75x = 36,277.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,277.03/193.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.24

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