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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.16, 289.62 and 152.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.16, 289.62 and 152.45 is: 228.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.16 : 289.62 = 152.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.16/289.62 = 152.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.16x = 289.62 × 152.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.16x = 44,151.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,151.12/193.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.58

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