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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.84, 290.86 and 128.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.84, 290.86 and 128.86 is: 193.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.84 : 290.86 = 128.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.84/290.86 = 128.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.84x = 290.86 × 128.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.84x = 37,480.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,480.22/193.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.36

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