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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.16, 289.54 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.16, 289.54 and 156.76 is: 234.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.16 : 289.54 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.16/289.54 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.16x = 289.54 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.16x = 45,388.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,388.29/193.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.98

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