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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.97, 290.94 and 82.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.97, 290.94 and 82.77 is: 124.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.97 : 290.94 = 82.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.97/290.94 = 82.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.97x = 290.94 × 82.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.97x = 24,081.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,081.80/193.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.15

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