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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.45, 289.78 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.45, 289.78 and 116.37 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.45 : 289.78 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.45/289.78 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.45x = 289.78 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.45x = 33,721.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,721.41/193.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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