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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.83, 290.58 and 72.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.83, 290.58 and 72.09 is: 108.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.83 : 290.58 = 72.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.83/290.58 = 72.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.83x = 290.58 × 72.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.83x = 20,947.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,947.91/193.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.07

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