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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.84, 290.48 and 116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.84, 290.48 and 116.68 is: 174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.84 : 290.48 = 116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.84/290.48 = 116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.84x = 290.48 × 116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.84x = 33,893.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,893.21/193.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.85

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