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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.10, 289.23 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.10, 289.23 and 157.88 is: 236.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.10 : 289.23 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.10/289.23 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.10x = 289.23 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.10x = 45,663.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,663.63/193.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.48

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