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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.34, 289.91 and 85.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.34, 289.91 and 85.01 is: 127.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.34 : 289.91 = 85.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.34/289.91 = 85.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.34x = 289.91 × 85.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.34x = 24,644.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,644.01/193.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.46

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