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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.22, 289.65 and 85.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.22, 289.65 and 85.08 is: 127.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.22 : 289.65 = 85.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.22/289.65 = 85.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.22x = 289.65 × 85.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.22x = 24,643.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,643.42/193.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.54

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