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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.93, 291.01 and 72.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.93, 291.01 and 72.28 is: 108.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.93 : 291.01 = 72.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.93/291.01 = 72.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.93x = 291.01 × 72.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.93x = 21,034.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,034.20/193.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.46

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