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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.48, 290.03 and 71.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.48, 290.03 and 71.71 is: 107.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.48 : 290.03 = 71.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.48/290.03 = 71.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.48x = 290.03 × 71.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.48x = 20,796.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,796.60/193.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.49

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