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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.72, 290.43 and 111.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.72, 290.43 and 111.51 is: 167.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.72 : 290.43 = 111.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.72/290.43 = 111.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.72x = 290.43 × 111.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.72x = 32,383.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,383.84/193.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.17

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