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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.90, 290.88 and 72.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.90, 290.88 and 72.33 is: 108.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.90 : 290.88 = 72.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.90/290.88 = 72.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.90x = 290.88 × 72.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.90x = 21,039.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,039.35/193.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.51

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