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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.87, 290.79 and 96.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.87, 290.79 and 96.43 is: 144.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.87 : 290.79 = 96.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.87/290.79 = 96.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.87x = 290.79 × 96.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.87x = 28,040.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,040.88/193.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.64

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