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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.39, 289.88 and 71.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.39, 289.88 and 71.59 is: 107.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.39 : 289.88 = 71.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.39/289.88 = 71.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.39x = 289.88 × 71.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.39x = 20,752.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,752.15/193.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.31

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