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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.98, 290.91 and 72.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.98, 290.91 and 72.27 is: 108.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.98 : 290.91 = 72.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.98/290.91 = 72.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.98x = 290.91 × 72.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.98x = 21,024.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,024.07/193.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.38

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