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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.96, 290.86 and 85.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.96, 290.86 and 85.76 is: 128.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.96 : 290.86 = 85.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.96/290.86 = 85.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.96x = 290.86 × 85.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.96x = 24,944.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,944.15/193.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.60

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