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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.74, 290.49 and 85.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.74, 290.49 and 85.38 is: 128.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.74 : 290.49 = 85.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.74/290.49 = 85.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.74x = 290.49 × 85.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.74x = 24,802.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,802.04/193.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.02

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