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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.80, 290.42 and 90.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.80, 290.42 and 90.84 is: 136.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.80 : 290.42 = 90.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.80/290.42 = 90.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.80x = 290.42 × 90.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.80x = 26,381.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,381.75/193.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.13

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