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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.61, 290.40 and 90.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.61, 290.40 and 90.97 is: 136.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.61 : 290.40 = 90.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.61/290.40 = 90.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.61x = 290.40 × 90.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.61x = 26,418.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,418.77/193.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.46

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