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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.33, 290.07 and 85.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.33, 290.07 and 85.12 is: 127.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.33 : 290.07 = 85.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.33/290.07 = 85.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.33x = 290.07 × 85.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.33x = 24,690.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,690.76/193.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.71

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