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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.16, 289.06 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.16, 289.06 and 157 is: 234.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.16 : 289.06 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.16/289.06 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.16x = 289.06 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.16x = 45,382.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,382.42/193.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.95

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