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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.42, 289.39 and 119.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.42, 289.39 and 119.31 is: 178.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.42 : 289.39 = 119.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.42/289.39 = 119.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.42x = 289.39 × 119.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.42x = 34,527.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,527.12/193.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.51

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