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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.39, 291.28 and 91.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.39, 291.28 and 91.65 is: 137.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.39 : 291.28 = 91.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.39/291.28 = 91.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.39x = 291.28 × 91.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.39x = 26,695.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,695.81/194.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.33

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