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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.78, 290.53 and 70.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.78, 290.53 and 70.35 is: 105.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.78 : 290.53 = 70.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.78/290.53 = 70.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.78x = 290.53 × 70.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.78x = 20,438.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,438.79/193.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.47

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