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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.58, 290.06 and 71.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.58, 290.06 and 71.67 is: 107.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.58 : 290.06 = 71.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.58/290.06 = 71.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.58x = 290.06 × 71.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.58x = 20,788.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,788.60/193.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.39

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