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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.14, 291.18 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.14, 291.18 and 157.50 is: 237.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.14 : 291.18 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.14/291.18 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.14x = 291.18 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.14x = 45,860.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,860.85/193.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.45

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