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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.24, 289.74 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.24, 289.74 and 101.88 is: 152.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.24 : 289.74 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.24/289.74 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.24x = 289.74 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.24x = 29,518.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,518.71/193.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.76

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