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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.84, 267.58 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.84, 267.58 and 138.60 is: 191.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.84 : 267.58 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.84/267.58 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.84x = 267.58 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.84x = 37,086.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,086.59/193.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.33

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