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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.61, 290.40 and 71.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.61, 290.40 and 71.84 is: 107.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.61 : 290.40 = 71.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.61/290.40 = 71.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.61x = 290.40 × 71.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.61x = 20,860.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,860.88/193.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.75

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