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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.74, 289.94 and 116.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.74, 289.94 and 116.66 is: 174.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.74 : 289.94 = 116.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.74/289.94 = 116.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.74x = 289.94 × 116.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.74x = 33,822.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,822.37/193.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.58

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