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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.59, 290.52 and 71.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.59, 290.52 and 71.86 is: 107.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.59 : 290.52 = 71.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.59/290.52 = 71.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.59x = 290.52 × 71.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.59x = 20,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,875.86/193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.83

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