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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.92, 268 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.92, 268 and 136 is: 187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.92 : 268 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.92/268 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.92x = 268 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.92x = 36,448
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,448/193.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.95

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