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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.24, 289.86 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.24, 289.86 and 129.40 is: 194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.24 : 289.86 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.24/289.86 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.24x = 289.86 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.24x = 37,507.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,507.88/193.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.10

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