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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.74, 289.26 and 101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.74, 289.26 and 101.40 is: 152.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.74 : 289.26 = 101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.74/289.26 = 101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.74x = 289.26 × 101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.74x = 29,330.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,330.96/192.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.18

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