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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.85, 290.57 and 90.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.85, 290.57 and 90.98 is: 136.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.85 : 290.57 = 90.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.85/290.57 = 90.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.85x = 290.57 × 90.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.85x = 26,436.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,436.06/193.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.37

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