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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.17, 289.71 and 95.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.17, 289.71 and 95.57 is: 143.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.17 : 289.71 = 95.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.17/289.71 = 95.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.17x = 289.71 × 95.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.17x = 27,687.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,687.58/193.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.33

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