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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.94, 290.96 and 72.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.94, 290.96 and 72.20 is: 108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.94 : 290.96 = 72.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.94/290.96 = 72.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.94x = 290.96 × 72.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.94x = 21,005.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,005.50/193.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.31

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