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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.07, 289.66 and 84.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.07, 289.66 and 84.86 is: 127.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.07 : 289.66 = 84.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.07/289.66 = 84.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.07x = 289.66 × 84.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.07x = 24,580.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,580.55/193.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.32

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