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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.14, 289.74 and 84.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.14, 289.74 and 84.93 is: 127.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.14 : 289.74 = 84.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.14/289.74 = 84.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.14x = 289.74 × 84.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.14x = 24,607.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,607.62/193.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.41

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