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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.66, 290.58 and 97.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.66, 290.58 and 97.54 is: 146.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.66 : 290.58 = 97.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.66/290.58 = 97.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.66x = 290.58 × 97.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.66x = 28,343.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,343.17/193.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.36

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