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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.68, 290.54 and 116.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.68, 290.54 and 116.62 is: 174.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.68 : 290.54 = 116.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.68/290.54 = 116.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.68x = 290.54 × 116.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.68x = 33,882.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,882.77/193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.94

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