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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.62, 290.95 and 102.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.62, 290.95 and 102.38 is: 153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.62 : 290.95 = 102.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.62/290.95 = 102.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.62x = 290.95 × 102.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.62x = 29,786.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,786.88/193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.85

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