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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.59, 290.61 and 96.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.59, 290.61 and 96.18 is: 144.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.59 : 290.61 = 96.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.59/290.61 = 96.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.59x = 290.61 × 96.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.59x = 27,950.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,950.87/193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.38

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