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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.04, 267.88 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.04, 267.88 and 131.88 is: 182.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.04 : 267.88 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.04/267.88 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.04x = 267.88 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.04x = 35,328.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,328.01/194.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.07

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