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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.39, 289.98 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.39, 289.98 and 116.44 is: 174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.39 : 289.98 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.39/289.98 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.39x = 289.98 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.39x = 33,764.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,764.55/193.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.60

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