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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.98, 291 and 91.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.98, 291 and 91.26 is: 136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.98 : 291 = 91.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.98/291 = 91.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.98x = 291 × 91.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.98x = 26,556.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,556.66/193.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.90

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