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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.48, 290.34 and 102.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.48, 290.34 and 102.28 is: 153.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.48 : 290.34 = 102.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.48/290.34 = 102.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.48x = 290.34 × 102.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.48x = 29,695.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,695.98/193.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.48

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