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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.33, 289.90 and 74.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.33, 289.90 and 74.55 is: 111.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.33 : 289.90 = 74.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.33/289.90 = 74.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.33x = 289.90 × 74.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.33x = 21,612.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,612.81/193.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.79

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