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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.64, 290.51 and 85.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.64, 290.51 and 85.45 is: 128.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.64 : 290.51 = 85.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.64/290.51 = 85.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.64x = 290.51 × 85.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.64x = 24,824.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,824.08/193.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.20

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