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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.78, 290.40 and 121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.78, 290.40 and 121.42 is: 181.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.78 : 290.40 = 121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.78/290.40 = 121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.78x = 290.40 × 121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.78x = 35,260.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,260.37/193.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.96

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