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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.96, 290.89 and 68.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.96, 290.89 and 68.89 is: 103.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.96 : 290.89 = 68.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.96/290.89 = 68.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.96x = 290.89 × 68.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.96x = 20,039.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,039.24/193.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.32

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