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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.83, 289.40 and 71.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.83, 289.40 and 71.10 is: 106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.83 : 289.40 = 71.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.83/289.40 = 71.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.83x = 289.40 × 71.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.83x = 20,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,575.98/192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.71

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