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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.05, 289.87 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.05, 289.87 and 168.66 is: 253.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.05 : 289.87 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.05/289.87 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.05x = 289.87 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.05x = 48,889.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,889.05/193.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.25

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