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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.90, 290.85 and 129.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.90, 290.85 and 129.31 is: 193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.90 : 290.85 = 129.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.90/290.85 = 129.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.90x = 290.85 × 129.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.90x = 37,609.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,609.81/193.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.97

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