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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.92, 267.69 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.92, 267.69 and 131.97 is: 182.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.92 : 267.69 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.92/267.69 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.92x = 267.69 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.92x = 35,327.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,327.05/193.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.17

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