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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.49, 290.39 and 112.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.49, 290.39 and 112.39 is: 168.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.49 : 290.39 = 112.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.49/290.39 = 112.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.49x = 290.39 × 112.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.49x = 32,635.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,635.64/193.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.67

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