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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.14, 289.78 and 116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.14, 289.78 and 116.18 is: 174.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.14 : 289.78 = 116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.14/289.78 = 116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.14x = 289.78 × 116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.14x = 33,666.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,666.64/193.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.31

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