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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.96, 267.86 and 131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.96, 267.86 and 131.80 is: 182.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.96 : 267.86 = 131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.96/267.86 = 131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.96x = 267.86 × 131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.96x = 35,303.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,303.95/193.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.02

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