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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.70, 290.85 and 117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.70, 290.85 and 117.02 is: 175.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.70 : 290.85 = 117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.70/290.85 = 117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.70x = 290.85 × 117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.70x = 34,033.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,033.81/193.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.71

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