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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.28, 289.64 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.28, 289.64 and 96.96 is: 145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.28 : 289.64 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.28/289.64 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.28x = 289.64 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.28x = 28,083.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,083.49/193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.30

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