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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.77, 267.26 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.77, 267.26 and 131.50 is: 181.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.77 : 267.26 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.77/267.26 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.77x = 267.26 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.77x = 35,144.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,144.69/193.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.37

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