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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.23, 291.36 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.23, 291.36 and 91.50 is: 137.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.23 : 291.36 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.23/291.36 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.23x = 291.36 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.23x = 26,658.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,658.69/194.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.25

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