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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.39, 289.99 and 77.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.39, 289.99 and 77.79 is: 116.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.39 : 289.99 = 77.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.39/289.99 = 77.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.39x = 289.99 × 77.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.39x = 22,559.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,559.51/193.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.65

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