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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.10, 289.55 and 144.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.10, 289.55 and 144.91 is: 217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.10 : 289.55 = 144.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.10/289.55 = 144.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.10x = 289.55 × 144.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.10x = 41,957.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,957.97/193.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.28

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