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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.82, 290.49 and 102.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.82, 290.49 and 102.29 is: 153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.82 : 290.49 = 102.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.82/290.49 = 102.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.82x = 290.49 × 102.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.82x = 29,714.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,714.22/193.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.31

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