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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.93, 267.41 and 138.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.93, 267.41 and 138.65 is: 191.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.93 : 267.41 = 138.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.93/267.41 = 138.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.93x = 267.41 × 138.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.93x = 37,074.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,074.37/193.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.18

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