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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.84, 290.64 and 108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.84, 290.64 and 108.40 is: 162.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.84 : 290.64 = 108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.84/290.64 = 108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.84x = 290.64 × 108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.84x = 31,505.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,505.38/193.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.53

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