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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.66, 290.53 and 96.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.66, 290.53 and 96.21 is: 144.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.66 : 290.53 = 96.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.66/290.53 = 96.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.66x = 290.53 × 96.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.66x = 27,953.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,953.10/193.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.34

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