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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 290.12 and 85.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 290.12 and 85.32 is: 127.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 290.12 = 85.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/290.12 = 85.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 290.12 × 85.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 24,753.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,753.04/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.88

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