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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.44, 289.92 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.44, 289.92 and 116.40 is: 174.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.44 : 289.92 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.44/289.92 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.44x = 289.92 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.44x = 33,746.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,746.69/193.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.46

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