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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.16, 289.46 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.16, 289.46 and 154.74 is: 231.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.16 : 289.46 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.16/289.46 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.16x = 289.46 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.16x = 44,791.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,791.04/193.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.89

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