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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.70, 290.26 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.70, 290.26 and 96.12 is: 144.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.70 : 290.26 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.70/290.26 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.70x = 290.26 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.70x = 27,899.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,899.79/193.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.04

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