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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.77, 290.72 and 85.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.77, 290.72 and 85.56 is: 128.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.77 : 290.72 = 85.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.77/290.72 = 85.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.77x = 290.72 × 85.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.77x = 24,874.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,874.30/193.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.37

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