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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.28, 289.89 and 71.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.28, 289.89 and 71.54 is: 107.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.28 : 289.89 = 71.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.28/289.89 = 71.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.28x = 289.89 × 71.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.28x = 20,737.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,737.28/193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.29

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