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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.59, 290.39 and 116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.59, 290.39 and 116.74 is: 175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.59 : 290.39 = 116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.59/290.39 = 116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.59x = 290.39 × 116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.59x = 33,899.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,899.91/193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.11

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