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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.83, 267.83 and 138.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.83, 267.83 and 138.47 is: 191.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.83 : 267.83 = 138.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.83/267.83 = 138.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.83x = 267.83 × 138.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.83x = 37,086.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,086.05/193.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.34

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