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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.74, 290.24 and 96.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.74, 290.24 and 96.34 is: 144.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.74 : 290.24 = 96.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.74/290.24 = 96.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.74x = 290.24 × 96.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.74x = 27,961.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,961.72/193.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.33

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