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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.29, 289.80 and 71.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.29, 289.80 and 71.49 is: 107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.29 : 289.80 = 71.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.29/289.80 = 71.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.29x = 289.80 × 71.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.29x = 20,717.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,717.26/193.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.18

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