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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.61, 290.53 and 71.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.61, 290.53 and 71.96 is: 107.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.61 : 290.53 = 71.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.61/290.53 = 71.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.61x = 290.53 × 71.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.61x = 20,906.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,906.54/193.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.98

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