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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.31, 289.77 and 69.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.31, 289.77 and 69.87 is: 104.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.31 : 289.77 = 69.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.31/289.77 = 69.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.31x = 289.77 × 69.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.31x = 20,246.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,246.23/193.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.74

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