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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.38, 290.20 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.38, 290.20 and 106.80 is: 160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.38 : 290.20 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.38/290.20 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.38x = 290.20 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.38x = 30,993.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,993.36/193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.27

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