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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.10, 288.93 and 157.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.10, 288.93 and 157.10 is: 235.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.10 : 288.93 = 157.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.10/288.93 = 157.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.10x = 288.93 × 157.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.10x = 45,390.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,390.90/193.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.06

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