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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.46, 290.22 and 95.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.46, 290.22 and 95.97 is: 143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.46 : 290.22 = 95.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.46/290.22 = 95.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.46x = 290.22 × 95.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.46x = 27,851.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,851.61/193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.97

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