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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.50, 290.30 and 102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.50, 290.30 and 102.15 is: 153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.50 : 290.30 = 102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.50/290.30 = 102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.50x = 290.30 × 102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.50x = 29,653.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,653.63/193.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.25

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