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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.81, 290.31 and 121.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.81, 290.31 and 121.51 is: 182.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.81 : 290.31 = 121.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.81/290.31 = 121.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.81x = 290.31 × 121.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.81x = 35,275.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,275.57/193.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.01

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