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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.88, 291.02 and 120.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.88, 291.02 and 120.83 is: 181.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.88 : 291.02 = 120.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.88/291.02 = 120.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.88x = 291.02 × 120.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.88x = 35,161.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,161.89/193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.36

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