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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.78, 290.57 and 74.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.78, 290.57 and 74.97 is: 112.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.78 : 290.57 = 74.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.78/290.57 = 74.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.78x = 290.57 × 74.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.78x = 21,782.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,782.58/193.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.41

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