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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.80, 290.42 and 85.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.80, 290.42 and 85.46 is: 128.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.80 : 290.42 = 85.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.80/290.42 = 85.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.80x = 290.42 × 85.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.80x = 24,819.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,819.29/193.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.07

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