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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.88, 290.79 and 63.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.88, 290.79 and 63.88 is: 95.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.88 : 290.79 = 63.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.88/290.79 = 63.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.88x = 290.79 × 63.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.88x = 18,575.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,575.67/193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.81

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