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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.52, 290.28 and 120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.52, 290.28 and 120.44 is: 180.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.52 : 290.28 = 120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.52/290.28 = 120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.52x = 290.28 × 120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.52x = 34,961.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,961.32/193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.66

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