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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.31, 289.97 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.31, 289.97 and 90.59 is: 135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.31 : 289.97 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.31/289.97 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.31x = 289.97 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.31x = 26,267.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,267.93/193.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.89

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