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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.92, 291 and 85.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.92, 291 and 85.74 is: 128.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.92 : 291 = 85.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.92/291 = 85.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.92x = 291 × 85.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.92x = 24,950.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,950.34/193.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.66

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