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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.75, 290.53 and 112.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.75, 290.53 and 112.61 is: 168.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.75 : 290.53 = 112.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.75/290.53 = 112.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.75x = 290.53 × 112.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.75x = 32,716.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,716.02/193.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.86

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