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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.96, 290.47 and 112.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.96, 290.47 and 112.69 is: 168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.96 : 290.47 = 112.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.96/290.47 = 112.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.96x = 290.47 × 112.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.96x = 32,733.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,733.06/193.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.76

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