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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.36, 290.06 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.36, 290.06 and 71.64 is: 107.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.36 : 290.06 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.36/290.06 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.36x = 290.06 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.36x = 20,779.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,779.90/193.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.47

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