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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.22, 289.82 and 74.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.22, 289.82 and 74.49 is: 111.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.22 : 289.82 = 74.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.22/289.82 = 74.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.22x = 289.82 × 74.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.22x = 21,586.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,586.87/193.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.72

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