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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.62, 290.64 and 116.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.62, 290.64 and 116.77 is: 175.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.62 : 290.64 = 116.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.62/290.64 = 116.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.62x = 290.64 × 116.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.62x = 33,938.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,938.03/193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.28

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