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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.06, 289.59 and 144.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.06, 289.59 and 144.37 is: 216.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.06 : 289.59 = 144.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.06/289.59 = 144.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.06x = 289.59 × 144.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.06x = 41,808.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,808.11/193.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.56

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