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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.16, 289.94 and 141.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.16, 289.94 and 141.59 is: 212.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.16 : 289.94 = 141.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.16/289.94 = 141.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.16x = 289.94 × 141.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.16x = 41,052.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,052.60/193.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.53

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