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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.97, 290.93 and 72.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.97, 290.93 and 72.21 is: 108.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.97 : 290.93 = 72.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.97/290.93 = 72.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.97x = 290.93 × 72.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.97x = 21,007.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,007.69/193.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.30

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