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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.05, 289.69 and 71.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.05, 289.69 and 71.40 is: 107.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.05 : 289.69 = 71.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.05/289.69 = 71.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.05x = 289.69 × 71.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.05x = 20,684.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,684.04/193.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.14

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