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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.89, 290.58 and 91.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.89, 290.58 and 91.17 is: 136.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.89 : 290.58 = 91.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.89/290.58 = 91.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.89x = 290.58 × 91.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.89x = 26,492.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,492.18/193.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.64

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