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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.93, 290.79 and 85.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.93, 290.79 and 85.60 is: 128.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.93 : 290.79 = 85.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.93/290.79 = 85.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.93x = 290.79 × 85.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.93x = 24,891.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,891.62/193.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.35

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