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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.53, 291.87 and 91.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.53, 291.87 and 91.84 is: 137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.53 : 291.87 = 91.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.53/291.87 = 91.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.53x = 291.87 × 91.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.53x = 26,805.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,805.34/194.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.80

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