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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.43, 290.54 and 116.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.43, 290.54 and 116.54 is: 175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.43 : 290.54 = 116.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.43/290.54 = 116.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.43x = 290.54 × 116.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.43x = 33,859.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,859.53/193.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.05

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