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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.10, 289.37 and 96.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.10, 289.37 and 96.98 is: 145.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.10 : 289.37 = 96.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.10/289.37 = 96.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.10x = 289.37 × 96.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.10x = 28,061.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,061.17/193.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.32

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