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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.11, 289.60 and 71.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.11, 289.60 and 71.38 is: 107.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.11 : 289.60 = 71.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.11/289.60 = 71.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.11x = 289.60 × 71.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.11x = 20,671.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,671.65/193.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.05

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