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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.88, 290.12 and 116.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.88, 290.12 and 116.57 is: 174.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.88 : 290.12 = 116.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.88/290.12 = 116.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.88x = 290.12 × 116.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.88x = 33,817.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,817.25/193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.43

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