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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.99, 267.55 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.99, 267.55 and 135.06 is: 186.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.99 : 267.55 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.99/267.55 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.99x = 267.55 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.99x = 36,135.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,135.30/193.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.27

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