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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.33, 289.80 and 84.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.33, 289.80 and 84.98 is: 127.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.33 : 289.80 = 84.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.33/289.80 = 84.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.33x = 289.80 × 84.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.33x = 24,627.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,627.20/193.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.39

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