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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.57, 290.34 and 112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.57, 290.34 and 112.36 is: 168.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.57 : 290.34 = 112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.57/290.34 = 112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.57x = 290.34 × 112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.57x = 32,622.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,622.60/193.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.53

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