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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.52, 290.08 and 85.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.52, 290.08 and 85.28 is: 127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.52 : 290.08 = 85.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.52/290.08 = 85.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.52x = 290.08 × 85.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.52x = 24,738.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,738.02/193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.83

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