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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.79, 290.64 and 90.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.79, 290.64 and 90.98 is: 136.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.79 : 290.64 = 90.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.79/290.64 = 90.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.79x = 290.64 × 90.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.79x = 26,442.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,442.41/193.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.45

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