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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.97, 291.08 and 102.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.97, 291.08 and 102.73 is: 154.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.97 : 291.08 = 102.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.97/291.08 = 102.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.97x = 291.08 × 102.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.97x = 29,902.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,902.65/193.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.16

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