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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.50, 290.19 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.50, 290.19 and 117 is: 175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.50 : 290.19 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.50/290.19 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.50x = 290.19 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.50x = 33,952.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,952.23/193.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.46

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