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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.74, 290.54 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.74, 290.54 and 72 is: 107.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.74 : 290.54 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.74/290.54 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.74x = 290.54 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.74x = 20,918.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,918.88/193.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.97

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