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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.14, 289.29 and 96.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.14, 289.29 and 96.78 is: 144.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.14 : 289.29 = 96.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.14/289.29 = 96.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.14x = 289.29 × 96.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.14x = 27,997.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,997.49/193.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.96

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