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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.38, 289.94 and 97.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.38, 289.94 and 97.13 is: 145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.38 : 289.94 = 97.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.38/289.94 = 97.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.38x = 289.94 × 97.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.38x = 28,159.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,159.94/193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.62

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