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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.40, 289.66 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.40, 289.66 and 97 is: 145.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.40 : 289.66 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.40/289.66 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.40x = 289.66 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.40x = 28,097.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,097.02/193.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.28

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