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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.17, 289.91 and 85.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.17, 289.91 and 85.04 is: 127.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.17 : 289.91 = 85.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.17/289.91 = 85.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.17x = 289.91 × 85.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.17x = 24,652.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,652.07/193.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.62

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