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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.79, 290.84 and 111.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.79, 290.84 and 111.61 is: 167.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.79 : 290.84 = 111.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.79/290.84 = 111.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.79x = 290.84 × 111.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.79x = 32,460.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,460.46/193.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.51

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