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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.14, 289.56 and 71.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.14, 289.56 and 71.38 is: 107.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.14 : 289.56 = 71.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.14/289.56 = 71.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.14x = 289.56 × 71.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.14x = 20,668.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,668.07/193.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.01

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