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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.68, 291.77 and 91.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.68, 291.77 and 91.83 is: 137.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.68 : 291.77 = 91.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.68/291.77 = 91.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.68x = 291.77 × 91.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.68x = 26,791.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,791.50/194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.62

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