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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.20, 290.28 and 112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.20, 290.28 and 112.08 is: 168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.20 : 290.28 = 112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.20/290.28 = 112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.20x = 290.28 × 112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.20x = 32,534.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,534.58/193.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.40

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