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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.38, 290.07 and 71.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.38, 290.07 and 71.58 is: 107.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.38 : 290.07 = 71.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.38/290.07 = 71.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.38x = 290.07 × 71.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.38x = 20,763.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,763.21/193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.37

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