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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.17, 289.50 and 149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.17, 289.50 and 149.70 is: 224.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.17 : 289.50 = 149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.17/289.50 = 149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.17x = 289.50 × 149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.17x = 43,338.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,338.15/193.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.35

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