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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.35, 290.04 and 71.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.35, 290.04 and 71.62 is: 107.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.35 : 290.04 = 71.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.35/290.04 = 71.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.35x = 290.04 × 71.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.35x = 20,772.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,772.66/193.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.44

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