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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.57, 289.96 and 128.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.57, 289.96 and 128.61 is: 192.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.57 : 289.96 = 128.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.57/289.96 = 128.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.57x = 289.96 × 128.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.57x = 37,291.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,291.76/193.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.65

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