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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.78, 290.63 and 53.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.78, 290.63 and 53.07 is: 79.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.78 : 290.63 = 53.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.78/290.63 = 53.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.78x = 290.63 × 53.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.78x = 15,423.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,423.73/193.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.59

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