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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.40, 290.40 and 112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.40, 290.40 and 112.60 is: 169.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.40 : 290.40 = 112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.40/290.40 = 112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.40x = 290.40 × 112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.40x = 32,699.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,699.04/193.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.07

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