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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.08, 289.32 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.08, 289.32 and 120.88 is: 181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.08 : 289.32 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.08/289.32 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.08x = 289.32 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.08x = 34,973.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,973.00/193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.13

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