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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.96, 290.96 and 72.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.96, 290.96 and 72.18 is: 108.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.96 : 290.96 = 72.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.96/290.96 = 72.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.96x = 290.96 × 72.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.96x = 21,001.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,001.49/193.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.28

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