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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.95, 267.69 and 131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.95, 267.69 and 131.80 is: 181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.95 : 267.69 = 131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.95/267.69 = 131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.95x = 267.69 × 131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.95x = 35,281.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,281.54/193.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.91

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