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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.39, 290.12 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.39, 290.12 and 95.87 is: 143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.39 : 290.12 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.39/290.12 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.39x = 290.12 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.39x = 27,813.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,813.80/193.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.82

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