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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.63, 289.83 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.63, 289.83 and 102.20 is: 152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.63 : 289.83 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.63/289.83 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.63x = 289.83 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.63x = 29,620.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,620.63/193.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.98

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