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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.62, 290.38 and 63.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.62, 290.38 and 63.62 is: 95.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.62 : 290.38 = 63.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.62/290.38 = 63.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.62x = 290.38 × 63.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.62x = 18,473.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,473.98/193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.41

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