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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.54, 290.16 and 121.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.54, 290.16 and 121.33 is: 181.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.54 : 290.16 = 121.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.54/290.16 = 121.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.54x = 290.16 × 121.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.54x = 35,205.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,205.11/193.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.90

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