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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.58, 290.37 and 71.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.58, 290.37 and 71.81 is: 107.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.58 : 290.37 = 71.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.58/290.37 = 71.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.58x = 290.37 × 71.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.58x = 20,851.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,851.47/193.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.72

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