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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.67, 290.60 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.67, 290.60 and 105.88 is: 158.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.67 : 290.60 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.67/290.60 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.67x = 290.60 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.67x = 30,769.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,769.36/193.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.88

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