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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.28, 289.60 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.28, 289.60 and 129.12 is: 193.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.28 : 289.60 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.28/289.60 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.28x = 289.60 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.28x = 37,393.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,393.15/193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.47

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