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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.60, 291.99 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.60, 291.99 and 91.88 is: 137.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.60 : 291.99 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.60/291.99 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.60x = 291.99 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.60x = 26,828.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,828.04/194.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.86

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