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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.44, 290.03 and 116.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.44, 290.03 and 116.45 is: 174.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.44 : 290.03 = 116.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.44/290.03 = 116.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.44x = 290.03 × 116.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.44x = 33,771.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,771.96/193.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.59

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