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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.60, 290.21 and 96.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.60, 290.21 and 96.04 is: 143.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.60 : 290.21 = 96.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.60/290.21 = 96.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.60x = 290.21 × 96.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.60x = 27,870.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,870.32/193.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.96

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