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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.46, 290.24 and 112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.46, 290.24 and 112.37 is: 168.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.46 : 290.24 = 112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.46/290.24 = 112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.46x = 290.24 × 112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.46x = 32,613.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,613.71/193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.58

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