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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.38, 290.08 and 120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.38, 290.08 and 120.26 is: 180.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.38 : 290.08 = 120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.38/290.08 = 120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.38x = 290.08 × 120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.38x = 34,885.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,885.02/193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.40

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