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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.28, 290.02 and 85.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.28, 290.02 and 85.10 is: 127.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.28 : 290.02 = 85.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.28/290.02 = 85.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.28x = 290.02 × 85.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.28x = 24,680.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,680.70/193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.69

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