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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.76, 267.40 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.76, 267.40 and 131.72 is: 181.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.76 : 267.40 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.76/267.40 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.76x = 267.40 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.76x = 35,221.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,221.93/193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.78

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