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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.46, 289.78 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.46, 289.78 and 112.12 is: 167.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.46 : 289.78 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.46/289.78 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.46x = 289.78 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.46x = 32,489.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,489.13/193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.94

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