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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.12, 289.37 and 115.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.12, 289.37 and 115.90 is: 173.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.12 : 289.37 = 115.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.12/289.37 = 115.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.12x = 289.37 × 115.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.12x = 33,537.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,537.55/193.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.66

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