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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.18, 291.31 and 91.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.18, 291.31 and 91.58 is: 137.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.18 : 291.31 = 91.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.18/291.31 = 91.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.18x = 291.31 × 91.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.18x = 26,678.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,678.17/194.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.39

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