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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.59, 290.25 and 120.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.59, 290.25 and 120.42 is: 180.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.59 : 290.25 = 120.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.59/290.25 = 120.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.59x = 290.25 × 120.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.59x = 34,951.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,951.91/193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.55

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