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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.28, 289.56 and 97.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.28, 289.56 and 97.16 is: 145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.28 : 289.56 = 97.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.28/289.56 = 97.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.28x = 289.56 × 97.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.28x = 28,133.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,133.65/193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.56

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