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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.13, 289.73 and 121.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.13, 289.73 and 121.49 is: 182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.13 : 289.73 = 121.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.13/289.73 = 121.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.13x = 289.73 × 121.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.13x = 35,198.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,198.69/193.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.25

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