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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.52, 290.26 and 71.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.52, 290.26 and 71.72 is: 107.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.52 : 290.26 = 71.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.52/290.26 = 71.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.52x = 290.26 × 71.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.52x = 20,817.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,817.45/193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.57

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