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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.96, 291.03 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.96, 291.03 and 136.18 is: 204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.96 : 291.03 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.96/291.03 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.96x = 291.03 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.96x = 39,632.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,632.47/193.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.33

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