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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.17, 289.65 and 88.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.17, 289.65 and 88.94 is: 133.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.17 : 289.65 = 88.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.17/289.65 = 88.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.17x = 289.65 × 88.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.17x = 25,761.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,761.47/193.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.36

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