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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.48, 290.22 and 71.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.48, 290.22 and 71.74 is: 107.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.48 : 290.22 = 71.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.48/290.22 = 71.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.48x = 290.22 × 71.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.48x = 20,820.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,820.38/193.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.61

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