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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.66, 290.56 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.66, 290.56 and 85.44 is: 128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.66 : 290.56 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.66/290.56 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.66x = 290.56 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.66x = 24,825.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,825.45/193.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.19

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