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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.59, 290.59 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.59, 290.59 and 121.50 is: 182.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.59 : 290.59 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.59/290.59 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.59x = 290.59 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.59x = 35,306.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,306.38/193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.38

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