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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.95, 267.78 and 134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.95, 267.78 and 134.92 is: 186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.95 : 267.78 = 134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.95/267.78 = 134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.95x = 267.78 × 134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.95x = 36,128.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,128.88/193.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.28

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