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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.38, 289.92 and 97.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.38, 289.92 and 97.14 is: 145.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.38 : 289.92 = 97.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.38/289.92 = 97.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.38x = 289.92 × 97.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.38x = 28,162.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,162.83/193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.63

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