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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.17, 290.43 and 153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.17, 290.43 and 153.09 is: 230.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.17 : 290.43 = 153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.17/290.43 = 153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.17x = 290.43 × 153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.17x = 44,461.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,461.93/193.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.17

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