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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.50, 290.15 and 112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.50, 290.15 and 112.36 is: 168.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.50 : 290.15 = 112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.50/290.15 = 112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.50x = 290.15 × 112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.50x = 32,601.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,601.53/193.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.49

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