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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.91, 291 and 111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.91, 291 and 111.56 is: 167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.91 : 291 = 111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.91/291 = 111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.91x = 291 × 111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.91x = 32,463.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,463.96/193.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.42

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