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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.41, 290.14 and 71.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.41, 290.14 and 71.65 is: 107.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.41 : 290.14 = 71.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.41/290.14 = 71.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.41x = 290.14 × 71.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.41x = 20,788.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,788.53/193.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.48

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