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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.55, 290.39 and 121.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.55, 290.39 and 121.46 is: 182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.55 : 290.39 = 121.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.55/290.39 = 121.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.55x = 290.39 × 121.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.55x = 35,270.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,270.77/193.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.23

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