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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.94, 291.01 and 72.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.94, 291.01 and 72.23 is: 108.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.94 : 291.01 = 72.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.94/291.01 = 72.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.94x = 291.01 × 72.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.94x = 21,019.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,019.65/193.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.38

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