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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.73, 290.59 and 78.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.73, 290.59 and 78.13 is: 117.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.73 : 290.59 = 78.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.73/290.59 = 78.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.73x = 290.59 × 78.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.73x = 22,703.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,703.96/193.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.20

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