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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.40, 289.83 and 85.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.40, 289.83 and 85.13 is: 127.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.40 : 289.83 = 85.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.40/289.83 = 85.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.40x = 289.83 × 85.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.40x = 24,673.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,673.23/193.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.58

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