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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.83, 290.54 and 72.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.83, 290.54 and 72.04 is: 107.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.83 : 290.54 = 72.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.83/290.54 = 72.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.83x = 290.54 × 72.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.83x = 20,930.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,930.09/193.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.98

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