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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.59, 290.48 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.59, 290.48 and 120.56 is: 180.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.59 : 290.48 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.59/290.48 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.59x = 290.48 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.59x = 35,018.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,018.21/193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.89

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