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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.45, 291.85 and 91.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.45, 291.85 and 91.82 is: 137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.45 : 291.85 = 91.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.45/291.85 = 91.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.45x = 291.85 × 91.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.45x = 26,798.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,798.17/194.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.82

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