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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.76, 290.69 and 85.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.76, 290.69 and 85.58 is: 128.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.76 : 290.69 = 85.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.76/290.69 = 85.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.76x = 290.69 × 85.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.76x = 24,876.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,876.01/193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.39

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