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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.26, 290 and 85.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.26, 290 and 85.05 is: 127.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.26 : 290 = 85.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.26/290 = 85.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.26x = 290 × 85.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.26x = 24,664.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,664.50/193.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.62

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