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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.31, 289.58 and 111.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.31, 289.58 and 111.90 is: 167.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.31 : 289.58 = 111.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.31/289.58 = 111.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.31x = 289.58 × 111.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.31x = 32,403.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,403.44/193.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.63

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