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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.37, 290.25 and 112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.37, 290.25 and 112.37 is: 168.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.37 : 290.25 = 112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.37/290.25 = 112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.37x = 290.25 × 112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.37x = 32,613.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,613.94/193.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.67

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