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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.88, 290.98 and 101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.88, 290.98 and 101.40 is: 152.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.88 : 290.98 = 101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.88/290.98 = 101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.88x = 290.98 × 101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.88x = 29,505.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,505.37/193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.18

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