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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.98, 290.96 and 85.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.98, 290.96 and 85.80 is: 128.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.98 : 290.96 = 85.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.98/290.96 = 85.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.98x = 290.96 × 85.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.98x = 24,964.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,964.37/193.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.70

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