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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193, 289.50 and 79.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193, 289.50 and 79.08 is: 118.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193 : 289.50 = 79.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193/289.50 = 79.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193x = 289.50 × 79.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193x = 22,893.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,893.66/193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.62

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