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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.49, 289.97 and 128.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.49, 289.97 and 128.53 is: 192.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.49 : 289.97 = 128.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.49/289.97 = 128.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.49x = 289.97 × 128.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.49x = 37,267.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,267.75/193.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.61

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