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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.77, 266.97 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.77, 266.97 and 131.58 is: 181.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.77 : 266.97 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.77/266.97 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.77x = 266.97 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.77x = 35,127.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,127.91/193.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.29

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