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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.80, 267.12 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.80, 267.12 and 135.48 is: 186.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.80 : 267.12 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.80/267.12 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.80x = 267.12 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.80x = 36,189.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,189.42/193.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.74

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