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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.40, 290.19 and 97.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.40, 290.19 and 97.20 is: 145.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.40 : 290.19 = 97.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.40/290.19 = 97.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.40x = 290.19 × 97.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.40x = 28,206.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,206.47/193.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.85

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