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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.99, 268.05 and 138.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.99, 268.05 and 138.63 is: 191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.99 : 268.05 = 138.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.99/268.05 = 138.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.99x = 268.05 × 138.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.99x = 37,159.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,159.77/193.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.56

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