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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.30, 289.95 and 85.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.30, 289.95 and 85.08 is: 127.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.30 : 289.95 = 85.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.30/289.95 = 85.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.30x = 289.95 × 85.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.30x = 24,668.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,668.08/193.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.62

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