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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.29, 290.07 and 97.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.29, 290.07 and 97.17 is: 145.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.29 : 290.07 = 97.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.29/290.07 = 97.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.29x = 290.07 × 97.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.29x = 28,186.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,186.10/193.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.82

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