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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.77, 267.31 and 131.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.77, 267.31 and 131.61 is: 181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.77 : 267.31 = 131.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.77/267.31 = 131.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.77x = 267.31 × 131.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.77x = 35,179.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,179.00/193.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.55

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