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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.75, 290.52 and 74.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.75, 290.52 and 74.96 is: 112.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.75 : 290.52 = 74.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.75/290.52 = 74.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.75x = 290.52 × 74.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.75x = 21,777.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,777.00/193.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.40

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