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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.92, 267.66 and 138.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.92, 267.66 and 138.69 is: 191.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.92 : 267.66 = 138.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.92/267.66 = 138.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.92x = 267.66 × 138.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.92x = 37,121.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,121.77/193.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.43

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