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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.60, 290.45 and 63.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.60, 290.45 and 63.60 is: 95.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.60 : 290.45 = 63.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.60/290.45 = 63.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.60x = 290.45 × 63.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.60x = 18,472.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,472.62/193.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.42

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