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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.97, 292.24 and 90.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.97, 292.24 and 90.78 is: 136.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.97 : 292.24 = 90.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.97/292.24 = 90.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.97x = 292.24 × 90.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.97x = 26,529.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,529.55/194.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.07

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