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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.95, 290.91 and 72.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.95, 290.91 and 72.21 is: 108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.95 : 290.91 = 72.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.95/290.91 = 72.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.95x = 290.91 × 72.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.95x = 21,006.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,006.61/193.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.31

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