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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.11, 289.50 and 115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.11, 289.50 and 115.98 is: 173.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.11 : 289.50 = 115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.11/289.50 = 115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.11x = 289.50 × 115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.11x = 33,576.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,576.21/193.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.87

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