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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.39, 290.35 and 111.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.39, 290.35 and 111.21 is: 166.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.39 : 290.35 = 111.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.39/290.35 = 111.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.39x = 290.35 × 111.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.39x = 32,289.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,289.55/193.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.96

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