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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.46, 266.97 and 104.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.46, 266.97 and 104.93 is: 144.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.46 : 266.97 = 104.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.46/266.97 = 104.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.46x = 266.97 × 104.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.46x = 28,013.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,013.94/193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.81

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