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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.58, 290.42 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.58, 290.42 and 112.23 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.58 : 290.42 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.58/290.42 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.58x = 290.42 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.58x = 32,593.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,593.28/193.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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