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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.73, 290.94 and 113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.73, 290.94 and 113.09 is: 169.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.73 : 290.94 = 113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.73/290.94 = 113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.73x = 290.94 × 113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.73x = 32,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,901.98/193.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.83

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