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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.41, 290.21 and 121.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.41, 290.21 and 121.41 is: 182.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.41 : 290.21 = 121.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.41/290.21 = 121.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.41x = 290.21 × 121.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.41x = 35,233.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,233.79/193.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.17

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