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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.28, 289.76 and 85.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.28, 289.76 and 85.15 is: 127.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.28 : 289.76 = 85.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.28/289.76 = 85.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.28x = 289.76 × 85.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.28x = 24,671.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,671.91/193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.65

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