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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.95, 290.94 and 121.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.95, 290.94 and 121.66 is: 182.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.95 : 290.94 = 121.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.95/290.94 = 121.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.95x = 290.94 × 121.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.95x = 35,395.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,395.76/193.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.50

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