Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.08, 289.62 and 79
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 193.08, 289.62 and 79 is: 118.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193.08 : 289.62 = 79 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193.08/289.62 = 79/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193.08x = 289.62 × 79 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193.08x = 22,879.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,879.98/193.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 118.50
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