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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.54, 290.49 and 97.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.54, 290.49 and 97.42 is: 146.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.54 : 290.49 = 97.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.54/290.49 = 97.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.54x = 290.49 × 97.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.54x = 28,299.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,299.54/193.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.22

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