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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.76, 290.44 and 71.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.76, 290.44 and 71.99 is: 107.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.76 : 290.44 = 71.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.76/290.44 = 71.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.76x = 290.44 × 71.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.76x = 20,908.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,908.78/193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.91

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