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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.93, 291.02 and 72.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.93, 291.02 and 72.29 is: 108.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.93 : 291.02 = 72.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.93/291.02 = 72.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.93x = 291.02 × 72.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.93x = 21,037.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,037.84/193.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.48

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