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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.75, 290.62 and 79.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.75, 290.62 and 79.75 is: 119.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.75 : 290.62 = 79.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.75/290.62 = 79.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.75x = 290.62 × 79.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.75x = 23,176.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,176.95/193.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.62

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