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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.99, 290.88 and 102.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.99, 290.88 and 102.59 is: 153.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.99 : 290.88 = 102.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.99/290.88 = 102.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.99x = 290.88 × 102.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.99x = 29,841.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,841.38/193.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.83

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