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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.70, 290.64 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.70, 290.64 and 97.50 is: 146.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.70 : 290.64 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.70/290.64 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.70x = 290.64 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.70x = 28,337.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,337.40/193.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.30

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