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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.08, 289.76 and 77.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.08, 289.76 and 77.52 is: 116.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.08 : 289.76 = 77.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.08/289.76 = 77.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.08x = 289.76 × 77.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.08x = 22,461.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,461.81/193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.33

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