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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.90, 290.93 and 112.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.90, 290.93 and 112.81 is: 169.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.90 : 290.93 = 112.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.90/290.93 = 112.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.90x = 290.93 × 112.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.90x = 32,819.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,819.81/193.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.26

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