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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.18, 289.51 and 77.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.18, 289.51 and 77.52 is: 116.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.18 : 289.51 = 77.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.18/289.51 = 77.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.18x = 289.51 × 77.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.18x = 22,442.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,442.82/193.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.18

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