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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.68, 290.40 and 102.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.68, 290.40 and 102.47 is: 153.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.68 : 290.40 = 102.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.68/290.40 = 102.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.68x = 290.40 × 102.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.68x = 29,755.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,755.84/193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.63

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