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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.88, 290.96 and 97.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.88, 290.96 and 97.70 is: 146.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.88 : 290.96 = 97.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.88/290.96 = 97.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.88x = 290.96 × 97.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.88x = 28,424.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,424.85/193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.61

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