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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 290.55 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 290.55 and 85.44 is: 128.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 290.55 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/290.55 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 290.55 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 24,824.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,824.59/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.25

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