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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.57, 290.37 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.57, 290.37 and 90.88 is: 136.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.57 : 290.37 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.57/290.37 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.57x = 290.37 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.57x = 26,388.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,388.83/193.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.33

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