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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.32, 289.89 and 71.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.32, 289.89 and 71.50 is: 107.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.32 : 289.89 = 71.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.32/289.89 = 71.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.32x = 289.89 × 71.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.32x = 20,725.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,725.69/193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.21

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