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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.09, 289.36 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.09, 289.36 and 71.28 is: 106.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.09 : 289.36 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.09/289.36 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.09x = 289.36 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.09x = 20,625.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,625.58/193.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.82

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