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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.35, 289.82 and 130.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.35, 289.82 and 130.81 is: 196.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.35 : 289.82 = 130.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.35/289.82 = 130.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.35x = 289.82 × 130.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.35x = 37,912.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,912.41/193.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.08

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