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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.58, 290 and 112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.58, 290 and 112.18 is: 168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.58 : 290 = 112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.58/290 = 112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.58x = 290 × 112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.58x = 32,532.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,532.20/193.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.06

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