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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.83, 266.94 and 135.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.83, 266.94 and 135.51 is: 186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.83 : 266.94 = 135.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.83/266.94 = 135.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.83x = 266.94 × 135.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.83x = 36,173.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,173.04/193.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.62

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