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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.88, 290.97 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.88, 290.97 and 102.60 is: 153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.88 : 290.97 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.88/290.97 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.88x = 290.97 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.88x = 29,853.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,853.52/193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.98

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