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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.26, 289.82 and 77.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.26, 289.82 and 77.68 is: 116.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.26 : 289.82 = 77.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.26/289.82 = 77.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.26x = 289.82 × 77.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.26x = 22,512.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,512.29/193.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.49

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