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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.76, 267.32 and 135.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.76, 267.32 and 135.57 is: 187.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.76 : 267.32 = 135.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.76/267.32 = 135.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.76x = 267.32 × 135.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.76x = 36,239.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,239.89/193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.04

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