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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.89, 290.43 and 112.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.89, 290.43 and 112.35 is: 168.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.89 : 290.43 = 112.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.89/290.43 = 112.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.89x = 290.43 × 112.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.89x = 32,629.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,629.81/193.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.29

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