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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.26, 289.51 and 116.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.26, 289.51 and 116.29 is: 174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.26 : 289.51 = 116.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.26/289.51 = 116.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.26x = 289.51 × 116.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.26x = 33,665.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,665.09/193.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.20

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