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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.88, 290.67 and 116.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.88, 290.67 and 116.87 is: 175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.88 : 290.67 = 116.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.88/290.67 = 116.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.88x = 290.67 × 116.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.88x = 33,969.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,969.15/193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.21

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