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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.33, 289.88 and 77.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.33, 289.88 and 77.83 is: 116.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.33 : 289.88 = 77.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.33/289.88 = 77.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.33x = 289.88 × 77.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.33x = 22,561.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,561.36/193.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.70

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