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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.50, 290.25 and 111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.50, 290.25 and 111.26 is: 166.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.50 : 290.25 = 111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.50/290.25 = 111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.50x = 290.25 × 111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.50x = 32,291.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,291.76/193.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.88

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