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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.59, 290.28 and 102.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.59, 290.28 and 102.21 is: 153.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.59 : 290.28 = 102.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.59/290.28 = 102.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.59x = 290.28 × 102.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.59x = 29,670.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,670.45/193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.26

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