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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.89, 290.90 and 72.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.89, 290.90 and 72.16 is: 108.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.89 : 290.90 = 72.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.89/290.90 = 72.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.89x = 290.90 × 72.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.89x = 20,990.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,990.98/193.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.27

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