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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.55, 290.47 and 85.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.55, 290.47 and 85.41 is: 128.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.55 : 290.47 = 85.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.55/290.47 = 85.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.55x = 290.47 × 85.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.55x = 24,809.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,809.04/193.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.18

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