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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.70, 290.35 and 116.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.70, 290.35 and 116.65 is: 174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.70 : 290.35 = 116.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.70/290.35 = 116.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.70x = 290.35 × 116.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.70x = 33,869.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,869.33/193.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.85

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