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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.62, 290.10 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.62, 290.10 and 85.14 is: 127.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.62 : 290.10 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.62/290.10 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.62x = 290.10 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.62x = 24,699.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,699.11/193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.56

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