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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.39, 289.71 and 111.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.39, 289.71 and 111.98 is: 167.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.39 : 289.71 = 111.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.39/289.71 = 111.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.39x = 289.71 × 111.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.39x = 32,442.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,442.45/193.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.76

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