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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.36, 290.12 and 116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.36, 290.12 and 116.32 is: 174.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.36 : 290.12 = 116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.36/290.12 = 116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.36x = 290.12 × 116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.36x = 33,746.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,746.76/193.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.53

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