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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.26, 291.26 and 91.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.26, 291.26 and 91.56 is: 137.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.26 : 291.26 = 91.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.26/291.26 = 91.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.26x = 291.26 × 91.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.26x = 26,667.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,667.31/194.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.28

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