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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.17, 291.09 and 91.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.17, 291.09 and 91.40 is: 137.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.17 : 291.09 = 91.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.17/291.09 = 91.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.17x = 291.09 × 91.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.17x = 26,605.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,605.63/194.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.02

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