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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.85, 290.59 and 96.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.85, 290.59 and 96.29 is: 144.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.85 : 290.59 = 96.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.85/290.59 = 96.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.85x = 290.59 × 96.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.85x = 27,979.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,979.22/193.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.34

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