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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.78, 290.47 and 102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.78, 290.47 and 102.39 is: 153.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.78 : 290.47 = 102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.78/290.47 = 102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.78x = 290.47 × 102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.78x = 29,741.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,741.22/193.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.48

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