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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.41, 290.08 and 123.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.41, 290.08 and 123.97 is: 185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.41 : 290.08 = 123.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.41/290.08 = 123.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.41x = 290.08 × 123.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.41x = 35,960.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,960.78/193.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.93

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