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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.69, 290.40 and 135.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.69, 290.40 and 135.97 is: 203.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.69 : 290.40 = 135.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.69/290.40 = 135.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.69x = 290.40 × 135.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.69x = 39,485.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,485.69/193.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.86

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