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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.90, 290.99 and 85.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.90, 290.99 and 85.77 is: 128.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.90 : 290.99 = 85.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.90/290.99 = 85.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.90x = 290.99 × 85.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.90x = 24,958.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,958.21/193.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.72

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