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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.11, 289.44 and 159.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.11, 289.44 and 159.02 is: 238.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.11 : 289.44 = 159.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.11/289.44 = 159.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.11x = 289.44 × 159.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.11x = 46,025.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,025.30/193.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.34

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