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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.80, 289.98 and 108.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.80, 289.98 and 108.36 is: 162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.80 : 289.98 = 108.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.80/289.98 = 108.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.80x = 289.98 × 108.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.80x = 31,422.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,422.23/193.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.14

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