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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.92, 290.70 and 112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.92, 290.70 and 112.92 is: 169.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.92 : 290.70 = 112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.92/290.70 = 112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.92x = 290.70 × 112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.92x = 32,825.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,825.84/193.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.28

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