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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.99, 290.77 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.99, 290.77 and 116.91 is: 175.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.99 : 290.77 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.99/290.77 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.99x = 290.77 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.99x = 33,993.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,993.92/193.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.24

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