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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.09, 267.93 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.09, 267.93 and 131.97 is: 182.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.09 : 267.93 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.09/267.93 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.09x = 267.93 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.09x = 35,358.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,358.72/194.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.18

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