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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.65, 290.30 and 116.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.65, 290.30 and 116.65 is: 174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.65 : 290.30 = 116.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.65/290.30 = 116.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.65x = 290.30 × 116.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.65x = 33,863.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,863.06/193.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.87

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