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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.82, 290.72 and 112.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.82, 290.72 and 112.61 is: 168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.82 : 290.72 = 112.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.82/290.72 = 112.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.82x = 290.72 × 112.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.82x = 32,737.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,737.42/193.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.91

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