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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.81, 290.70 and 135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.81, 290.70 and 135.87 is: 203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.81 : 290.70 = 135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.81/290.70 = 135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.81x = 290.70 × 135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.81x = 39,497.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,497.41/193.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.79

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