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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.76, 290.88 and 85.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.76, 290.88 and 85.60 is: 128.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.76 : 290.88 = 85.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.76/290.88 = 85.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.76x = 290.88 × 85.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.76x = 24,899.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,899.33/193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.51

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