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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.64, 290.17 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.64, 290.17 and 131.90 is: 197.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.64 : 290.17 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.64/290.17 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.64x = 290.17 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.64x = 38,271.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,271.40/193.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.65

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