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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.79, 290.74 and 72.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.79, 290.74 and 72.08 is: 108.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.79 : 290.74 = 72.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.79/290.74 = 72.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.79x = 290.74 × 72.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.79x = 20,956.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,956.54/193.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.14

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