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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.99, 290.87 and 129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.99, 290.87 and 129.03 is: 193.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.99 : 290.87 = 129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.99/290.87 = 129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.99x = 290.87 × 129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.99x = 37,528.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,528.86/193.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.46

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