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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.96, 290.62 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.96, 290.62 and 102.52 is: 153.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.96 : 290.62 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.96/290.62 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.96x = 290.62 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.96x = 29,794.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,794.36/193.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.61

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