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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.81, 290.80 and 107.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.81, 290.80 and 107.14 is: 160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.81 : 290.80 = 107.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.81/290.80 = 107.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.81x = 290.80 × 107.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.81x = 31,157.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,157.03/193.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.76

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