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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.95, 267.84 and 138.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.95, 267.84 and 138.87 is: 191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.95 : 267.84 = 138.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.95/267.84 = 138.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.95x = 267.84 × 138.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.95x = 37,194.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,194.94/193.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.78

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