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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.69, 290.63 and 72.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.69, 290.63 and 72.04 is: 108.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.69 : 290.63 = 72.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.69/290.63 = 72.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.69x = 290.63 × 72.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.69x = 20,936.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,936.63/193.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.09

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