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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.81, 290.65 and 72.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.81, 290.65 and 72.04 is: 108.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.81 : 290.65 = 72.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.81/290.65 = 72.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.81x = 290.65 × 72.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.81x = 20,938.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,938.30/193.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.04

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