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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.88, 290.60 and 112.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.88, 290.60 and 112.33 is: 168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.88 : 290.60 = 112.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.88/290.60 = 112.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.88x = 290.60 × 112.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.88x = 32,641.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,641.81/193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.36

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