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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.84, 291.08 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.84, 291.08 and 118.32 is: 177.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.84 : 291.08 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.84/291.08 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.84x = 291.08 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.84x = 34,440.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,440.59/193.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.68

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