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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.93, 290.68 and 85.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.93, 290.68 and 85.66 is: 128.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.93 : 290.68 = 85.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.93/290.68 = 85.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.93x = 290.68 × 85.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.93x = 24,899.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,899.65/193.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.40

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