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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.89, 290.72 and 115.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.89, 290.72 and 115.83 is: 173.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.89 : 290.72 = 115.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.89/290.72 = 115.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.89x = 290.72 × 115.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.89x = 33,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,674.39/193.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.67

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