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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193, 289.62 and 79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193, 289.62 and 79 is: 118.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193 : 289.62 = 79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193/289.62 = 79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193x = 289.62 × 79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193x = 22,879.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,879.98/193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.55

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