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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.49, 290.23 and 85.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.49, 290.23 and 85.28 is: 127.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.49 : 290.23 = 85.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.49/290.23 = 85.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.49x = 290.23 × 85.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.49x = 24,749.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,749.15/193.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.91

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