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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.95, 290.88 and 72.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.95, 290.88 and 72.18 is: 108.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.95 : 290.88 = 72.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.95/290.88 = 72.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.95x = 290.88 × 72.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.95x = 20,995.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,995.72/193.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.25

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