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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194, 267.60 and 131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194, 267.60 and 131.84 is: 181.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194 : 267.60 = 131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194/267.60 = 131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194x = 267.60 × 131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194x = 35,280.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,280.38/194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.86

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