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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.30, 289.78 and 83.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.30, 289.78 and 83.58 is: 125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.30 : 289.78 = 83.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.30/289.78 = 83.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.30x = 289.78 × 83.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.30x = 24,219.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,219.81/193.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.30

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