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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.95, 290.49 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.95, 290.49 and 135.90 is: 203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.95 : 290.49 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.95/290.49 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.95x = 290.49 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.95x = 39,477.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,477.59/193.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.55

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