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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.44, 289.98 and 71.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.44, 289.98 and 71.61 is: 107.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.44 : 289.98 = 71.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.44/289.98 = 71.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.44x = 289.98 × 71.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.44x = 20,765.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,765.47/193.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.35

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