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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.69, 290.54 and 85.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.69, 290.54 and 85.56 is: 128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.69 : 290.54 = 85.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.69/290.54 = 85.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.69x = 290.54 × 85.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.69x = 24,858.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,858.60/193.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.34

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