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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.16, 289.34 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.16, 289.34 and 119.79 is: 179.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.16 : 289.34 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.16/289.34 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.16x = 289.34 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.16x = 34,659.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,659.44/193.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.44

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