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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.35, 289.85 and 95.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.35, 289.85 and 95.79 is: 143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.35 : 289.85 = 95.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.35/289.85 = 95.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.35x = 289.85 × 95.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.35x = 27,764.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,764.73/193.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.60

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