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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.62, 290.54 and 116.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.62, 290.54 and 116.78 is: 175.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.62 : 290.54 = 116.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.62/290.54 = 116.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.62x = 290.54 × 116.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.62x = 33,928.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,928.10/193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.23

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