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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.22, 289.95 and 77.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.22, 289.95 and 77.65 is: 116.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.22 : 289.95 = 77.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.22/289.95 = 77.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.22x = 289.95 × 77.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.22x = 22,514.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,514.69/193.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.52

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