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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.94, 290.92 and 72.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.94, 290.92 and 72.21 is: 108.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.94 : 290.92 = 72.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.94/290.92 = 72.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.94x = 290.92 × 72.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.94x = 21,007.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,007.33/193.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.32

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