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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.08, 289.14 and 152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.08, 289.14 and 152.72 is: 228.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.08 : 289.14 = 152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.08/289.14 = 152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.08x = 289.14 × 152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.08x = 44,157.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,157.46/193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.70

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