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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.59, 290.43 and 63.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.59, 290.43 and 63.60 is: 95.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.59 : 290.43 = 63.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.59/290.43 = 63.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.59x = 290.43 × 63.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.59x = 18,470.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,470.26/193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.41

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