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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.93, 266.90 and 138.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.93, 266.90 and 138.54 is: 190.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.93 : 266.90 = 138.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.93/266.90 = 138.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.93x = 266.90 × 138.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.93x = 36,976.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,976.63/193.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.67

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