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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.80, 290.73 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.80, 290.73 and 120.62 is: 180.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.80 : 290.73 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.80/290.73 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.80x = 290.73 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.80x = 35,067.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,067.06/193.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.94

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