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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.94, 291.04 and 72.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.94, 291.04 and 72.30 is: 108.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.94 : 291.04 = 72.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.94/291.04 = 72.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.94x = 291.04 × 72.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.94x = 21,042.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,042.19/193.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.50

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