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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.34, 290.33 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.34, 290.33 and 120.36 is: 180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.34 : 290.33 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.34/290.33 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.34x = 290.33 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.34x = 34,944.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,944.12/193.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.74

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