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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.97, 291 and 84.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.97, 291 and 84.23 is: 126.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.97 : 291 = 84.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.97/291 = 84.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.97x = 291 × 84.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.97x = 24,509.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,509.48/193.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.36

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