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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.67, 290.69 and 120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.67, 290.69 and 120.68 is: 181.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.67 : 290.69 = 120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.67/290.69 = 120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.67x = 290.69 × 120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.67x = 35,080.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,080.89/193.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.14

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