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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.86, 290.69 and 111.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.86, 290.69 and 111.59 is: 167.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.86 : 290.69 = 111.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.86/290.69 = 111.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.86x = 290.69 × 111.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.86x = 32,439.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,439.23/193.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.33

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