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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.46, 290.12 and 85.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.46, 290.12 and 85.22 is: 127.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.46 : 290.12 = 85.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.46/290.12 = 85.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.46x = 290.12 × 85.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.46x = 24,723.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,723.24/193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.80

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