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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.76, 290.16 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.76, 290.16 and 96.08 is: 143.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.76 : 290.16 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.76/290.16 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.76x = 290.16 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.76x = 27,878.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,878.57/193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.88

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