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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.15, 289.62 and 77.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.15, 289.62 and 77.53 is: 116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.15 : 289.62 = 77.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.15/289.62 = 77.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.15x = 289.62 × 77.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.15x = 22,454.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,454.24/193.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.25

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