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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.49, 289.94 and 116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.49, 289.94 and 116.27 is: 174.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.49 : 289.94 = 116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.49/289.94 = 116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.49x = 289.94 × 116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.49x = 33,711.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,711.47/193.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.23

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