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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.61, 290.43 and 96.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.61, 290.43 and 96.27 is: 144.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.61 : 290.43 = 96.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.61/290.43 = 96.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.61x = 290.43 × 96.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.61x = 27,959.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,959.70/193.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.42

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