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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.39, 290.28 and 112.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.39, 290.28 and 112.39 is: 168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.39 : 290.28 = 112.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.39/290.28 = 112.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.39x = 290.28 × 112.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.39x = 32,624.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,624.57/193.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.70

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