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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.13, 289.44 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.13, 289.44 and 119.76 is: 179.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.13 : 289.44 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.13/289.44 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.13x = 289.44 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.13x = 34,663.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,663.33/193.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.49

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