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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.38, 291.73 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.38, 291.73 and 91.74 is: 137.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.38 : 291.73 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.38/291.73 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.38x = 291.73 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.38x = 26,763.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,763.08/194.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.69

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