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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.41, 290.25 and 85.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.41, 290.25 and 85.23 is: 127.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.41 : 290.25 = 85.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.41/290.25 = 85.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.41x = 290.25 × 85.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.41x = 24,738.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,738.01/193.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.90

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