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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.48, 289.90 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.48, 289.90 and 112.28 is: 168.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.48 : 289.90 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.48/289.90 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.48x = 289.90 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.48x = 32,549.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,549.97/193.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.23

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