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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.61, 290.30 and 102.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.61, 290.30 and 102.38 is: 153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.61 : 290.30 = 102.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.61/290.30 = 102.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.61x = 290.30 × 102.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.61x = 29,718.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,718.95/193.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.50

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