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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.86, 267.03 and 138.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.86, 267.03 and 138.51 is: 190.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.86 : 267.03 = 138.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.86/267.03 = 138.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.86x = 267.03 × 138.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.86x = 36,986.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,986.33/193.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.79

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