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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.41, 290.09 and 71.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.41, 290.09 and 71.66 is: 107.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.41 : 290.09 = 71.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.41/290.09 = 71.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.41x = 290.09 × 71.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.41x = 20,788.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,788.75/193.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.49

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