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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.57, 289.65 and 120.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.57, 289.65 and 120.49 is: 180.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.57 : 289.65 = 120.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.57/289.65 = 120.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.57x = 289.65 × 120.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.57x = 34,898.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,898.48/193.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.29

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