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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.32, 290.30 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.32, 290.30 and 129.16 is: 193.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.32 : 290.30 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.32/290.30 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.32x = 290.30 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.32x = 37,495.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,495.15/193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.95

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