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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.13, 289.46 and 83.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.13, 289.46 and 83.32 is: 124.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.13 : 289.46 = 83.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.13/289.46 = 83.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.13x = 289.46 × 83.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.13x = 24,117.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,117.06/193.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.87

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