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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.29, 291.53 and 91.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.29, 291.53 and 91.56 is: 137.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.29 : 291.53 = 91.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.29/291.53 = 91.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.29x = 291.53 × 91.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.29x = 26,692.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,692.49/194.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.38

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