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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.85, 290.81 and 70.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.85, 290.81 and 70.46 is: 105.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.85 : 290.81 = 70.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.85/290.81 = 70.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.85x = 290.81 × 70.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.85x = 20,490.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,490.47/193.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.70

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