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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.43, 289.66 and 121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.43, 289.66 and 121.20 is: 181.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.43 : 289.66 = 121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.43/289.66 = 121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.43x = 289.66 × 121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.43x = 35,106.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,106.79/193.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.50

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