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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.80, 290.40 and 128.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.80, 290.40 and 128.74 is: 192.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.80 : 290.40 = 128.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.80/290.40 = 128.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.80x = 290.40 × 128.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.80x = 37,386.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,386.10/193.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.91

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